Arsenal are part of a four-way battle to sign Youssef Fofana in the summer, with AC Milan, Atletico Madrid, and PSG in the race.
According to Fichajes, a four-way battle is set to ensue for Youssef Fofana ahead of the summer, with Arsenal part of the race. AC Milan, Atletico Madrid and PSG are among the others interested in the 25-year-old French international, as the Gunners could consider him an essential midfield option.
Arsenal in a tussle for Youssef Fofana
Arsenal have sounded out the need for a new, influential midfielder to partner with Declan Rice ahead of next season. The Gunners have one of the best midfielders around. However, Mikel Arteta might shuffle his pack when the summer window opens, with the futures of Jorginho and Thomas Partey still doubtful.
Meanwhile, they are already exploring many names in the market, including long-time target Douglas Luiz at Aston Villa. A big issue with his price point will bother Arsenal to an extent, as Aston Villa could slap a £100 million-plus asking rate on the Brazilian.
Martin Zubimendi is an important target and fits into Arsenal’s price range. At the same time, Everton Amadou Onana is also an option, with the Belgian likely to leave the Toffees in the summer. Youssef Fofana has emerged as their target, although the 25-year-old French international has been on their radar since last season during their pursuit of Rice.
Fofana will enter the final year of his deal at Monaco in the summer, and many clubs will be keen on it. Apart from Arsenal, a few in the Premier League are interested, including West Ham United, and there were credible reports about Manchester United, too. In any case, the 25-year-old French international will be on the move during the next window, with the Gunners certainly looking at him to add to their midfield.
A four-way battle for Fofana?
Apart from Arsenal, the report names three other continental clubs for the 25-year-old French international. AC Milan view him as a critical addition to their project, while PSG are keen to bring one of the best midfielders in Ligue 1 to Paris.
Atletico Madrid are also interested in Fofana, with Diego Simeone viewing him as an essential addition to their talented squad. Overall, Arsenal will not have an easy pass for the 25-year-old French international, with Monaco resigned to losing him for a cheap price.
