Sky: Milan raise offer to Monaco for Youssouf Fofana – the situation | OneFootball

Despite the rumours that have arisen regarding other targets, Youssouf Fofana is still in AC Milan’s sights to strengthen the midfield and they have reportedly raised their bid.

According to the latest from Sky, the Milan management have increased their offer to Monaco to €12m plus bonuses but the French club are continuing to ask for a figure of €18m in order to sell.

The gap between the clubs is therefore narrowing though, and they are aiming to close the deal as early as next week. It seems like it will just take a bit of extra effort from the Rossoneri to get things over the line.

The French midfielder, whose contract expires in 2025, is returning from the European Championship with his national team and would join his team-mates Theo Hernandez and Mike Maignan in Milan.

The report also states that a meeting is scheduled in the next few hours with the father-agent of Lazar Samardzic, who would not be an alternative to the Frenchman but rather an additional piece. The Rossoneri management will meet with Samardzic senior to see if the negotiation can go ahead.

In the meantime, contacts are also continuing with Red Bull Salzburg for Strahinja Pavlovic, and if the Serbian were to not arise then the free agent Mario Hermoso could. Finally, Niclas Fullkrug of Borussia Dortmund remains a target.