Mediaset: Monaco sign new midfielder with Milan poised to raise Fofana bid

AS Monaco have signed a new midfielder who could be viewed as a replacement for Youssouf Fofana who is keen on moving to AC Milan as soon as possible.

According to Sport Mediaset (via Milan News), the fact that Monaco have pushed ahead and signed Lamine Camara from fellow French side FC Metz shows that they are expecting to lose Fofana this summer and could eventually soften on their position.

Monaco have been asking for €35m for the French international but given he has just one year to run on his contract, and no interest in extending, Milan think he can be signed for less.

The Rossoneri are expected to submit a new offer for Fofana next week of €20m, as well as giving Monaco 10% of any future sale.

Considering Fofana will be leaving Monaco for less than his market value due to having one year left on his contract, and that he is 25 years old, Milan could well end up selling him for more than €20m in the future if he performs well.

Fonseca is on board with the idea of signing Fofana and the player has a contract agreement in place with the Rossoneri that would see him earn €3m per season.