Manchester United (Man Utd) is said to be aiming to steal another transfer from AC Milan by persuading Youssouf Fofana to choose them instead. The Red Devils are concentrating on signing a defensive midfielder in the final month of the transfer window.
It has been reported that United have shifted their focus from Manuel Ugarte due to Paris Saint-Germain’s £51 million asking price. The Premier League club is committed to paying what they consider a fair price for their top targets, following past criticism for overspending.
United have already invested approximately £90 million in Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee. They are unlikely to revisit their interest in Ugarte unless PSG lowers their asking price. However, this seems improbable, as the French champions aim to recover the amount they paid Sporting Lisbon for the 23-year-old last year.
Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Monaco midfielder Fofana is on United’s list of alternatives, with an ‘ambitious project’ offered to him. The report suggests that while Fofana has settled on personal terms with the Serie A club, he remains open to moving to Old Trafford.
Manchester United are determined to beat Milan to Monaco’s Youssouf Fofana
Manchester United are now working hard to beat AC Milan to sign Monaco’s Youssouf Fofana. The Premier League team is pushing strongly to get the midfielder before their Serie A rivals do.
Luca Bianchin, a trusted source for Milan News, has reported that Manchester United is becoming very serious about signing Fofana. Although the French midfielder prefers the Rossoneri, the competition for his transfer is still quite open.
United have already pitched an ambitious plan to Fofana, who is open to the idea of joining the English giants. For the first time, Fofana is considering the option of moving to another club, making United a significant and ‘dangerous’ contender in the transfer race.
There is a significant difference between Milan’s and Monaco’s offers, and the French club is aware that the midfielder prefers a move to the Rossoneri. However, they also understand that he isn’t willing to aggressively push for the move to Milan.
Next week will be crucial in the transfer saga. United have yet to submit an offer for the player, and no deal has been finalized with any club. It will be interesting to see if Milan makes any headway in their pursuit in the coming days.
Manchester United have begun talks with Monaco about signing Youssouf Fofana
Manchester United is exploring several options to strengthen its midfield.
The club had previously expressed interest in acquiring Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain. However, they have now decided to withdraw from the discussions. They concluded they were unwilling to meet the £52 million asking price set by PSG.
Youssouf Fofana is among the alternative options being considered, and according to reports, Manchester United has recently initiated preliminary discussions with Monaco about a potential deal for the French international.
Fofana would be a strong addition to Manchester United’s squad
Ugarte was interested in joining the Red Devils, but the high price has made them back off.
The club is now looking at other options. Fofana would be an excellent pick for the Red Devils, given his solid defensive skills that would fit well with the Premier League.
Last season, Fofana averaged two tackles and 4.7 duels per game, along with 7.2 recoveries. He successfully completed 60 percent of his dribbles and stood out for his effective high pressing.
While the Frenchman occasionally loses possession, he compensates with his relentless work rate. He would be a valuable upgrade over Casemiro and Scott McTominay.
Last month, Monaco increased their asking price to £30 million, but this should still be within Manchester United’s budget. It wouldn’t be surprising if the club finalized a deal shortly.
At 25, Fofana is entering the prime of his career and would be a significantly better acquisition than Sander Berge, who had an underwhelming debut season with Burnley last year.
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