The Youssouf Fofana saga continues, with AC Milan still working to convince Monaco after reaching an agreement with the player. According to a report, the Rossoneri will raise their offer for the midfielder in the coming days.
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Fofana has been a key target for the Rossoneri since the start of the season, obtaining the player’s go-ahead, but negotiations with Monaco have been slow. Since the midfielder’s contract will expire next summer, the Rossoneri are hoping for a discount.
Monaco, however, are still asking for €35 as stated by today’s edition of Corriere dello Sport (via MilanNews). Milan are now preparing to raise their offer to €20m overall, having arrived at the €17m region previously, but it’s far from certain that this will be enough.
Given that the pre-season is now coming to an end, the timing of Fofana’s potential arrival will not be ideal and this must be seen as a failure for Milan. On the other hand, should they get the deal over the line at around €20m, it will undoubtedly be a very good price.
Fofana is still pushing for the move, it should be noted, but Geoffrey Moncada has been unsuccessful in using his relations with Monaco to Milan’s good.