AS Monaco young midfielder Youssouf Fofana has an agreement in place with his employers to facilitate a summer move. Fofana is in target list of several clubs and few premier league clubs are also interested in him. Manchester United is one of the clubs interested in Youssouf Fofana. The Red’s are looking him as a potential replacement for aging Casemiro. Casemiro is expected to leave Old trafford in this summer transfer window. Casemiro is on the radar of few Saudi Pro league clubs. Youssouf is an physical player and his addition will boost united’s midfield . He is an excellent passer of the ball and he is a decent dribbler too.
Manchester United have been lacking a player who can drive the ball in the midfield. Youssouf fofana can fit into that role perfectly. If United signs him then Fofana’s and Kobbie Mainoo’s midfield partnership will be a thing to watch. Youssouf Fofana have only a year left in his contract at AS Monaco. And if United wants him then they can get his cheap as compared to other midfielders of his age.
Reports suggest that AS Monaco are open to sell Fofana in the upcoming transfer window.
Manchester United will face tough competition for AS Monaco midfielder Fofana
Arsenal are open to sell their Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey amid interests from other clubs in the upcoming summer transfer window. Thomas Partey will enter the final 12 months of his contract at Arsenal. Many good midfielders are on the target of Arsenal, the names include Bruno Guimaraes, Amadou onana and Douglas Luiz. The players mentioned above are well established names at their clubs and signing them would require bug bucks. Midfield is not the only position where Arsenal wants reinforcements,. Arsenal would like to sign new Prolific striker for Arteta’s forward line. this is why Arsenal cannot spend majority of their budget on one position. Hence, they will need to go for cheaper options.
Youssouf Fofana fits Arsenal criteria perfectly he will be available for cheap. Fofana’s contract with AS Monaco will end in one year. Therefore, Arsenal can get Fofana for cheap. He is a player who can carry the ball in the midfield he is physically strong his passes are excellent too. Addition of Fofana will be perfect for Arsenal if they manage to get him in cheap at Emirates.
Youssouf Fofana and Mikel Arteta were spotted together in a conversation with one another at the Emirates previous year when AS Monaco came to the Emirates for a friendly clash.
Fofana has an agreement with AS Monaco to let him go If a suitable offer comes in summer transfer window. Youssouf Fofana will not negotiate with AS Monaco for a new contract.
Where will Fofana land next season?
To sign Fofana clubs from Italy, Germany and England are interested. Several top clubs are keeping an eye on fofana.
Arsenal will have to face competition from Paris Saint Germain and Atletico Madrid. These two European elites have also set eyes on AS Monaco midfielder. Youssouf Fofana is a similar player like Aurelien Tchouameni and has also worked alongside him at AC Monaco.
Fofana addition will allow Declan Rice to flourish in advanced role. Fofana is an excellent holding midfielder.
Youssouf Fofana was plan B for Arsenal last season when they were looking to Declan Rice. Reportedly Fofana will be available for 17 million price tag. Arsenal have re opened informal talks with Fofana. Youssouf Fofana has been a regular starter for AS Monaco. Fofana scored 4 goals this season. The French International will have exciting times ahead if he moves to England.
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