With Paulo Fonseca looking to strengthen AC Milan’s midfield – both metaphorically and literally – Youssouf Fofana seems a perfect candidate to aid that. However, there are still some issues to overcome in the negotiations.
There are so many things about the prospect of signing Fofana which makes a deal look perfect. As a player, he is the exact identikit that Fonseca is dreaming of, and he is young enough that the Rossoneri will, hopefully, profit in two ways from him – either he stays and does well, or they can earn a decent profit on him in a few years.
However, the deal must be closed first, and whilst the deal is effectively done between the player and Milan, there remains a distance between Monaco and the Diavolo.
As Corriere dello Sport (via Milan News) writes, there is still a €20 million disparity between the two clubs. Milan’s latest offer was around €14m, but the paper suggests that €35m is still the number in demand from the French club.
Interest exists from Manchester United and Atletico Madrid, but there is nothing concrete – other than the Rossoneri’s tabled offer. Therefore, there is, theoretically, no rush, but with the player seeking clarity on his future, the deal must be closed quickly.