Manchester United are laborious at work attempting to squeeze out Milan for the companies of in-demand France worldwide Youssouf Fofana – however could have a tough time convincing him to show away from San Siro to move to Outdated Trafford.
The 25-year-old midfielder was a part of the France squad that reached the semi-finals of Euro 2024 earlier than falling to eventual winners Spain.
Fofana has pulled up some spectacular stats for Monaco over the previous 12 months, together with rating extremely amongst high 5 European leagues for dribbling previous gamers and enjoying forward-looking passes – so it is simple to see how he would possibly slot in to Erik ten Hag’s most well-liked model of play at Manchester United.
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Italian journalist Fabrizio Biasin writes in his Tutto Mercato round-up of the most recent switch information that AC Milan are nonetheless in pole place for Fofana’s signature, however that United are trying to hijack the transfer with Monaco mentioned to be holding out for a price within the area of €35m (£30m).
In reality, Biasin’s actual wording is that: “Manchester United try to interrupt their balls for Fofana, however the lad has given precedence to the Rossoneri and, in the mean time, doesn’t intend to confide in different options. If he retains his phrase, he will probably be Fonseca’s actual reinforcement in midfield.”
Primarily used as a defensive midfielder by Monaco, Fofana nonetheless loved a productive 2023/24 marketing campaign, claiming 4 objectives and 4 assists in 32 Ligue 1 appearances.
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Tottenham’s Emerson Royal seems to be Milan-bound (Picture credit score: Getty Pictures)
Biasin provides that Milan are getting ‘nearer and nearer’ on a transfer for Tottenham’s Brazilian worldwide Emerson Royal.
The complete-back was an more and more marginalised determine in Ange Postecoglou’s facet final season, beginning simply 4 Premier League video games after the flip of the brand new 12 months as he discovered himself largely relegated to the bench.
A €15m (£12.9m) bundle together with add-ons has reportedly been agreed for Royal’s companies – which can effectively cut back Milan’s capability to satisfy Monaco’s asking worth for Fofana.
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