Key Takeaways
- West Ham United want to sign AC Milan midfielder Youssouf Fofana for €30 million this summer.
- AC Milan plan to sell the French star because they hope to sign Leon Goretzka from Bayern Munich.
- Lyon, Marseille and clubs from Turkey are also interested in the 27-year-old.
West Ham United have set their sights on AC Milan’s Youssouf Fofana as they plan their summer recruitment drive. The London club have watched the French international for a long time and could launch a bid to bring him to the Premier League.
The 27-year-old midfielder appears set to leave the San Siro at the end of the season. Milan bosses have put a price tag of €30 million on the former AS Monaco star. This fee has caught the attention of several teams across Europe.
The Italian side want to sell Fofana because they hope to sign Leon Goretzka from Bayern Munich on a free transfer. This search for a new central midfielder has put Fofana’s position at the club under threat.
French clubs are also tracking the defensive midfielder. Both Olympique Lyonnais and Olympique de Marseille could enter the race if they secure spots in next season’s UEFA Champions League. Teams from Turkey have also shown interest in securing his signature.
However, any move from West Ham depends on their survival in the Premier League. The Hammers must avoid relegation to fund such an expensive transfer and attract a player of Fofana’s quality.