Johnny Cardoso has been linked with AC Milan as an alternative to Youssouf Fofana, or a Plan B if you will, in the last few weeks. However, with the window approaching its end, the Rossoneri could change their strategy completely.
Fofana has been the No.1 target for the midfield role since the start of the summer and although the negotiations are tough, Milan haven’t given up yet. That being said, as reported by MilanNews, they could be forced to adopt a new strategy.
According to the report, Fofana is indeed the primary target but the Johnny Cardoso idea is gathering steam. Although he plays for the United States, he has an Italian passport and would thus not need a non-EU spot at Milan (there are none free at the moment).
Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Manu Kone is also one of the alternatives to Fofana but as stated by the report, Cardoso is ahead. Indeed, Milan could decide to sign the 22-year-old Betis midfielder this summer and then secure Fofana on a free transfer next summer.
Fofana has a contract agreement with Milan and while he perhaps wouldn’t like to wait one more year, this hypothesis cannot be excluded. It remains to be seen what will happen in the coming weeks.