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Manchester United are now looking back at some of their previous midfield targets in the wake of abandoning the deal for PSG’s Manuel Ugarte. Now, the Red Devils are looking at Monaco’s Youssouf Fofana once again.
United had been focused solely on Ugarte for some time now, with the Red Devils and the Uruguay international agreeing personal terms. Unfortunately, United were not happy with PSG’s €60 million price tag for the midfielder. Sporting director Dan Ashworth was hopeful that United would see Ugarte’s price go down closer to deadline day, with the midfielder unlikely to feature in Luis Enrique’s plans now Joao Neves is moving to Parc de Princes.
However, with the Premier League side now backing away from Ugarte, they’re back to the drawing board for strengthening midfield.
This has taken the club back to their original shortlist to review the original targets they’d scouted out.
Which leads us back to AS Monaco’s Youssouf Fofana.
Manchester United renew interest in Youssouf Fofana
United were previously interested in Fofana, although interest dwindled with the focus on Ugarte. With United taking their eyes off of the French international, AC Milan stepped up to focus on the midfield star.
Although Milan were thought to be the front runners, reports from Italy suggest the race is now wide open.
Luca Bianchin of Gazzetta has reported that United are getting ready to do battle with Milan, with the Red Devils already providing an interesting alternative destination for the France international.
United are reportedly the only club that Fofana has considered entering talks with other than the Rossoneri. The Premier League side have reportedly discussed their ambitious rebuild project with Fofana.
Although Milan are negotiating with Monaco, it’s understood there’s some difference in their valuations of the 25-year-old. Thankfully for United, this has stalled the deal, making way for the Red Devils to re-enter the race.
Manchester United are now looking to beat Milan in the move for Youssouf Fofana and the race is still very much open, reports @lucabianchin7.
The Frenchman would be interested in a move to Utd
— Get Italian Football News (@_GIFN) August 6, 2024
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