A Sky journalist has claimed that AC Milan remain behind Manchester United in the race for Youssouf Fofana and that they are preparing what could be a decisive offer.
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It has been well documented that Fofana is among Milan’s biggest targets for the summer mercato but – unlikely the deals for Alvaro Morata, Strahinja Pavlovic and Emerson Royal – their patient approach is yet to pay off.
Transfer pundit Luca Cilli spoke on Tuesday afternoon about Fofana, who was not even on the bench for Monaco’s friendly against Barcelona in the Gamper Trophy last night, and he provided a rather worrying update.
“Talks with Manchester United are ongoing, and the Red Devils are ready to make an important offer in line with Monaco’s requests,” said Cilli (via Football Italia).
“Milan, right now, are way, way behind. Unless there are unexpected surprises, Milan will have to look for alternatives for the midfield.”
Calciomercato.com reported that Gerry Cardinale’s arrival in Italy is likely to result in a further acceleration for Fofana, though there have been no details as of yet about any kind of improved bid.
Sky did report last night that the asking price for the 25-year-old has now dropped from €35m to €25m, by virtue of the fact that the previous interest from the Premier League has not amounted to anything more.