CM: Juventus boost Milan’s hopes by stepping away from Fofana chase | OneFootball

Juventus have boosted Milan’s hopes of signing Youssouf Fofana from AS Monaco this summer by turning their attentions elsewhere in a hunt for a new midfielder.

As has been reported by Calciomercato.com, the Bianconeri are now much more focused on signing Khephren Thuram from OGC Nice this summer.

This change of heart could be prompted by having sealed the deal for Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz, meaning they have less need to sign a defensive midfielder who sits at the base of the midfield.

Fofana is one of a handful of midfielders linked with Milan, with the Rossoneri looking to sign an all-rounder who is comfortable screening the back four whilst still offering something in attack.

The Frenchman is currently at Euro 2024 and would cost around €25m, given he only has one year left on his contract.

Whilst Juventus being out of the frame is a boost for Milan, the club still needs to decide between Fofana and other players such as Andre Trindade from Fluminense and Mats Wieffer from Feyenoord.

Fofana is certainly the most proven player out of those three options but he would also command the highest wage which may present a problem for Milan and push them towards other targets.