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Manchester United are right in the heart of a battle for one of their main midfield targets.
The Red Devils are set on signing two of their long term transfer targets, both of which play in Ligue 1. AS Monaco’s Youssouf Fofana and PSG’s Manuel Ugarte are at the centre of United’s plan to rebuild their midfield this summer.
Unfortunately for United fans, both deals are currently sat in limbo awaiting for an agreement on a transfer fee. It’s understood that The Red Devils are waiting on further sales to complete to raise funds to progress further and finalise a deal.
With the collective signing of Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui coming to £150 million, and the sales of Mason Greenwood, Donny van de Beek, Alvaro Carreras Willy Kambwala and Aaron Wan-Bissaka only totalling £52 million, the Red Devils are in dire need of more sales this summer.
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However, United are now facing stiff opposition, with AC Milan revising their offer for one of United’s targets.
AC Milan submit second offer for Youssouf Fofana
Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano has recently reported that AC Milan have now revised their offer for Fofana.
The Italian club have been favourites to sign the France international for some time now. However, a delay in the deal over and agreed transfer fee opened the door for United to re-enter the race and begin their own negotiations with Monaco.
Now, the Serie A side have revised their initial bid of €20 million including add-ons to being €20 million fixed fee as well as difficult add-ons.
It’s understood that Monaco are still looking for €25 million plus easy add-ons, which could spark further negotiations, buying United enough time to be able to counter this bid.
However, one thing working against United is that Fofana has been clear since the start of the summer that he wants a move to San Siro to play for AC Milan.
With only two weeks left of the transfer window, we won’t have to wait long to see if Erik ten Hag’s side can convince the midfielder of a move to Old Trafford.
EXCL: AC Milan submit improved bid to sign Youssouf Fofana.
€20m fixed fee PLUS difficult add-ons.
Understand AS Monaco now ask €25m plus easy add-ons to let Fofana leave.
No agreement yet but talks ongoing, as Fofana has been clear since July: he wants AC Milan. pic.twitter.com/X3n5YHhjIP
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 14, 2024
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