Despite suggestions that he could be leaving AC Milan, Ruben Amorim held a lengthy meeting with Youssouf Fofana this week.
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There could be somewhat of a purge of the Milan squad this summer, with plenty of players available on the mercato. However, selling players has not proven to be an easy task, which is halting the incoming market.
Fofana’s move on hold
Calciomercato.com reports that Amorim wants to understand his players personally, including Fofana, who is widely agreed to be for sale internally. So, a lengthy meeting took place in recent days.
Several things were discussed, such as the Frenchman’s desire to remain at the club and he wants the chance to demonstrate that he can be key in the team.
A sale has not been put on hold or anything like that, though. After all, there is nothing really happening in regards to an exit. Crystal Palace are interested, as are Everton, but there is nothing concrete yet.
If he is to be sold, a €15-20 million bid must arrive. However, remaining at the club cannot be ruled out. In this case, another midfielder would depart and Samuele Ricci is the most likely alternative at this moment.
However, even he is gaining the appreciation of the Portuguese. In short, things are not as simple as would be ideal in the midfield department.