Liverpool have been hit hard in their search for Molde striker Datro Fofana as Brighton have opened talks to sign the striker.
A recent report from Fraternite Martin claimed that Liverpool were interested in signing Molde striker Fofana. The 19-year-old has already managed 15 league goals this season despite his age and could be the next exciting product developed by Molde.
Fofana did not go through Molde’s academy, but their excellent network of scouts meant they were able to find the young talent from Abidjan City FC.
However, according to Fabrizio Romano in the tweet below, Brighton have now opened talks to sign Fofana, with the Norwegian club seeking more than €10m to allow him to leave.
Excl: Brighton have started talks with Molde to sign the talented Ivorian striker David Datro Fofana. Negotiations are ongoing, the deal is not easy as many clubs are following it. #BHAFC
He understands that Molde wants more than 10 million euros to sell Fofana, who has 21 goals in total this year: he is 19 years old. pic.twitter.com/Y7lq8ZBxsR
– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 28, 2022
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If Brighton manages to secure Fofana’s signature, it will be another impressive find from its exploration department.
However, Romano has mentioned that other clubs are interested, so this could increase interest from Liverpool if they want to prevent Fofana from moving to Premier League side Brighton.
Brighton are more likely to take a chance on a player like Fofana from a lesser-known league, but Liverpool may regret their decision not to reaffirm their interest.
