July 23rd 2024.
Manchester United is currently looking to strengthen their team for the upcoming Premier League season. They have already completed deals for Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro, but are now in the race to sign Youssouf Fofana from Monaco. According to reports from Italy, Monaco has informed United that they will need to pay a hefty sum of €35 million to secure Fofana's services.
United's initial target was Manuel Ugarte from PSG, but the French club is holding out for a staggering €70 million fee for the player. Fofana is now on United's list of alternative options, but they face competition from AC Milan for the midfielder's signature. Sky Sports Italy reports that Monaco had originally asked for €18 million for Fofana, but AC Milan has made a bid of €12 million plus additional bonuses in hopes of reaching an agreement.
However, after receiving interest from both United and Atletico Madrid, Monaco has decided to increase Fofana's asking price to €35 million. The 24-year-old, who made three substitute appearances for France at Euro 2024, only has one year left on his contract with Monaco. AC Milan had previously lost out on signing Zirkzee to United, and have since signed Alvaro Morata from Atletico Madrid for £11 million.
Meanwhile, United is also in talks with Bayern Munich to sign Matthijs de Ligt, but the German club is asking for a €50 million transfer fee for the 24-year-old. As United continues their pursuit for new players, they also have to navigate the complexities of the transfer market and competition from other clubs. Stay updated with the latest news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for our newsletter and reviewing our privacy policy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
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