Manchester United told asking price to sign Youssouf Fofana has now doubled
Manchester United told asking price to sign Youssouf Fofana has now doubled
According to rumors in Italy, Monaco has
informed Manchester United that in order to
recruit Youssouf Fofana this summer, they will
need to spend €35 million (£29.4 million). In
preparation for the upcoming Premier League
season, United is currently seeking to add a new
central midfield player to Erik ten Hag’s roster,
following the completion of deals for Joshua
Zirkzee and Leny Yoro this month. In-depth
negotiations on Manuel Ugarte have been held
between United and Paris Saint-Germain;
however, the French champions are retaining
the Uruguayan international for a sum of €70
million (£58.9 million). United has Fofana on
their list of backup possibilities, but AC Milan
will be a fierce rival for the Monaco midfield
player. Manchester United has been informed by
Monaco that in order to recruit Youssouf Fofana
this summer, they must pay €35 million (£29.4
million). According to Sky Sports Italy, Monaco
had initially demanded €18m (£15m) for Fofana,
with AC Milan hopeful that their bid of €12m
(£10m) plus add-ons would be enough to reach
an agreement. However, following enquiries
from both United and Atletico Madrid, Monaco
have decided to nearly double his asking price
to €35m (£29.4m). With just a year remaining on
his Monaco contract, Fofana, who made three
substitute appearances for France at Euro 2024,
is under contract. During the summer transfer
window, AC Milan has already lost to United
once. Prior to the Netherlands international
choosing to move to Old Trafford, AC Milan was
close to signing Zirkzee. Since then, Milan has
paid £11 million to buy Alvaro Morata from
Atletico Madrid. Matthijs de Ligt, 24, is still up
for transfer to United; however, the German
team is demanding a €50 million (£42 million)
fee.With just a year remaining on his Monaco
contract, Fofana, who made three substitute
appearances for France at Euro 2024, is under
contract. United had already defeated AC Milan
once in this.
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