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Unfortunately for the Red Devils, Manchester United look set to miss out on one of their main transfer targets this summer, with a medical lined up in the coming days.
United have been desperate to sign a midfielder this summer, with the club targeting Manuel Ugarte of PSG and AS Monaco’s Youssouf Fofana.
It’s recently been reported that United are now considering using winger Jadon Sancho for leverage in a swap-deal with PSG for Ugarte.
It’s been known fir some time that the French champions want Sancho, with the former Borussia Dortmund star keen for a move to Paris.
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However, United may now look to other options with Fofana looking likely to move elsewhere.
AC Milan to sign Fofana with medical booked in
According to French sports journalist Fabrice Hawkins, AC Milan and AS Monaco have agreed terms on Fofana’s move to Italy.
The Serie A side revised their offer for a second time, finally submitting a bid of €23 million plus €2 million in add-ons. Whilst Monaco were holding out for €25 million plus add-ons, they’ve accepted Milan’s recent offer.
The club have already agreed terms with the midfielder for a four year contract, with Milan being the 25-year-old’s clear favourite destination all summer.
Fofana is set to fly to Milan today or tomorrow to complete his medical assessment before signing with the club.
What this means for United
Unfortunately for United this is a massive blow, with the club hoping to sign both Ugarte and Fofana this summer.
However, there are other options on the horizon, with Burnley’s Sander Berge and Nottingham Forest’s Danillo still available to sign.
In house, the Red Devils also have Toby Collyer who Erik ten Hag is expecting great things from. The United academy graduate is expected to follow in Kobbie Mainoo’s footsteps and break into the first squad soon as a no6.
It’s previously been reported that United want to heavily focus on Collyer’s development and not make signings that could hinder his progress, showing the regard they have for the 20-year-old.
EXCL Accord total entre le Milan AC et Monaco pour YOUSSOUF FOFANA : 23 millions d’euros + 2M€ bonus
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L’international français sera à Milan aujourd’hui ou demain. Visite médicale puis signature pic.twitter.com/c9SubyDhsP
— Fabrice Hawkins (@FabriceHawkins) August 15, 2024
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