Yahia Fofana on Southampton's radar

The English club, searching for reinforcements for next season, is keeping a close eye on the Ivorian international's performances.

Africa 04 May 2025 at 09:32

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Yahia Fofana on Southampton's radar

Yahia Fofana could soon be crossing the Channel. According to journalist Ekrem Konur, the SCO Angers goalkeeper is being closely monitored by Southampton. The English side, eager to bolster their squad for the coming season, has listed the Ivorian international on their summer shortlist.

🚨🆕 #AngersSCO 🇨🇮
Southampton and Premier league clubs are also looking closely at Angers’ Yahia Fofana, 24. pic.twitter.com/w3BwqodkQh
— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) May 4, 2025

At 24 years old, Yahia Fofana has established himself as one of Angers' key men this season. A regular starter with 32 Ligue 1 appearances, he has impressed with his consistency and ability to inspire confidence in his defense—qualities that have attracted interest beyond France's borders.

🧤 Yahia Fofana, Angers' wall in 2025

Called upon week after week, Yahia Fofana is the most decisive goalkeeper in Ligue 1 this season:
🔒 130 saves – no one does better
🛫 39 crosses claimed – also the top in the league pic.twitter.com/Sz45t5dOwv
— Flashscore.fr (@FlashscoreFR) May 4, 2025

Under contract with SCO until June 2026, the Africa Cup of Nations champion still has significant room for growth. And Southampton, looking to build a solid foundation in their quest to return to the heights of English football, see him as both an ambitious and calculated gamble. The key question remains whether Angers will be willing to part with one of their mainstays this summer.