Manchester United is making a strategic move in the transfer market by targeting Youssouf Fofana, a French midfielder who has agreed to a four-year contract with AC Milan. Fofana, currently at Monaco, is in the final year of his contract, making him a highly sought-after player.
With his contract set to expire in June next year, Monaco is keen to sell him this summer to avoid losing him for free in 2025. Consequently, Monaco is engaging in negotiations with interested clubs, with AC Milan initially leading the race.
Milan has reached personal terms with Fofana, but they have not yet agreed on a transfer fee with Monaco. Milan’s offer, ranging from €20 million to €25 million (£16.8 million to £21.1 million), is below Monaco’s valuation of €35 million (£29.5 million), as reported by RMC Sport. This gap in valuation has left room for other clubs to make competing offers.
Seeing an opportunity, Manchester United is now contemplating a bid for Fofana. United’s chief, Dan Ashworth, is reportedly preparing a strategy to outbid Milan by offering a more attractive package to Monaco.
United, with their strong financial position, could potentially surpass Milan’s bid, aligning with Monaco’s interest in selling to the highest bidder.
United’s pursuit of Fofana is part of a broader plan to overhaul their midfield. The potential departures of key players like Casemiro and possibly Christian Eriksen are part of this strategy.
Additionally, with Sofyan Amrabat’s exit, United is keen on significantly strengthening their midfield options. The club aims to sign at least one, if not two, new midfielders in this transfer window.
Should these plans come to fruition, United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, would have a versatile and strengthened midfield to select from for the upcoming season.
The potential additions of Fofana and Manuel Ugarte, alongside young talent like Kobbie Mainoo, would provide ten Hag with a robust set of options to tackle the challenges of the new campaign.
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