Fofana, who was previously linked with several top clubs, including AS Roma and Arsenal, will join Sunderland for a reported fee of around 30 million euros. The transfer sum could potentially increase by up to 5 million euros through various bonuses. VoetbalPrimeur reports that Fofana will sign a contract with Sunderland that will keep him at the club for the next five seasons.

The 21-year-old winger has had a successful spell at Olympique Lyon, scoring 19 goals and providing 8 assists in 84 official matches. His new club, Sunderland, is reportedly on the verge of signing Simon Adingra from Ajax on loan, with an option to buy.