Manchester United have held “initial talks” with Monaco about sighing Youssouf Fofana, according to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.
The journalist claims that the France international is one of several alternatives that the Red Devils are pursuing after cooling their interest in Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte.
While some supporters on X are underwhelmed by the prospect of Fofana joining United, the majority believe that he will be a good addition to Erik ten Hag’s squad:
100000 percent YES
— (:::JaKeS:::) (@mynameisjakes) August 7, 2024
Yes please
— grey (@greykryptonite) August 7, 2024
Fofana is a superb player and would fit well into Utd midfield would also like berge there with him as both deals are good value for money.
Zubimendi would be a massive coup if we could get him but cost is of an issue so fofana and berge are top of my list.— darren (@darren70061458) August 7, 2024
Yes, it can work as a double pivot with Mainoo. Collyer can provide backup.
— A Man And His Pan (@AManAndHisPan1) August 7, 2024
We really need this player
— SIRJAY FIDEL GONNAH (@FidelGonnah) August 7, 2024
Yesssssssssssssssss
— uchenna🇨🇦❤️ (@Reechkvng1) August 7, 2024
I personally would want want him over ugarte he’s a very creative dm and also very strong on the ball
— Tai🌷 (@Tayelolu____) August 7, 2024
How much will Fofana cost?
It is believed that Monaco are currently holding out for £30m but it remains to be seen whether they will lower that valuation considering the 25-year-old has less than a year left on his contract.
Other teams, such as AC Milan, Arsenal and West Ham have been credited with an interest in Fofana, so Monaco may feel that there is enough competition to maintain the price they’re asking for.
United are also targeting four other midfielders
Sheth reports that the Red Devils are interested in Palmeiras’ Richard Rios, Burnley’s Sander Berge, Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi and former loanee Sofyan Amrabat as potential alternatives to Fofana.
There is also still a possibility that the Manchester club could go back in for Ugarte if PSG decide to lower the demands but Fofana seems to be the preferred candidate at the moment.
