Manchester United are considering making a last-minute attempt to sign a French player, even though AC Milan has already reached an agreement for his transfer.

Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, is pushing for more player recruitments as the team prepares for the upcoming season. One player that has caught their attention is Youssouf Fofana, a talented midfielder from France. Fofana has already agreed to a four-year contract with AC Milan, but it seems that United is not giving up on the possibility of hijacking the deal.

The Red Devils are in need of a strong midfield presence and have already secured deals for Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro. However, they are also in talks with Paris Saint-Germain for Manuel Ugarte, a highly valued player with a price tag of £58million. Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi is also being considered as a potential option for United to strengthen their midfield.

But reports from France suggest that United is also interested in Fofana, who currently plays for Monaco. AC Milan is keen on signing the 25-year-old, and according to RMC Sport, they have already reached an agreement for a four-year contract. However, a deal between the two clubs is yet to be finalized as Monaco is holding out for a higher fee for a player with only one year left on his contract.

Interestingly, United is not the only club pursuing Fofana's signature. Atletico Madrid, another top team in the Champions League, is also reportedly interested in the midfielder. Despite AC Milan's agreement, United and Atletico are still considering a potential move for Fofana this summer.

Initially, Monaco was looking for a fee of around €25million for their star midfielder. However, Sky Italia now reports that they are willing to settle for a lower price of around €18million. This could be a good opportunity for United to secure a talented player at a reasonable price.

United has been struggling with their midfield for some time now, and the situation was highlighted once again last season when Casemiro's form dipped. The Brazilian, who still has two years left on his contract, has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, but no formal offers have been made yet.

In other news, Fulham has made an offer for Scott McTominay, but it was rejected by United. The team also decided not to exercise their option to sign Sofyan Amrabat for €20million after his loan spell with the club last summer. As United continues to look for ways to strengthen their squad, fans can expect more updates and announcements in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more Manchester United news, exclusives, and analysis.

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