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Arsenal’s search for attacking reinforcements took a dramatic turn on transfer deadline day as the Gunners ultimately passed on the opportunity to sign Belgian starlet Malick Fofana. Despite being offered the chance to land the highly-rated Lyon winger, Mikel Arteta opted to pull the plug on the deal during the final hours of the window.

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Sunderland are on the verge of completing a dramatic deal for Malick Fofana after countering a late hijack attempt from Crystal Palace on transfer deadline day. The Black Cats have moved back into pole position to secure the Lyon winger by offering improved terms, despite Palace matching their valuation and Arsenal earlier pulling out of the race.

Arsenal have officially decided against a move for Lyon winger Malick Fofana, opening the door for a chaotic Deadline Day battle between Sunderland and Crystal Palace. Despite the Gunners exploring the conditions of a deal for the 21-year-old, the North London side opted not to meet the French club's valuation.