Fenerbahçe is interested in signing 26-year-old midfielder Youssouf Fofana and informed Milan of this interest during negotiations for Christopher Nkunku. The club has made a €20 million offer for the France international and is waiting for a response. Negotiations will start if the Italian club is willing to sell the player. The transfer is considered more difficult than a potential deal for Nkunku because manager Allegri considers Fofana an important part of the squad.
Fenerbahçe is optimistic that a deal can be reached because Milan's management might accept the transfer fee and the team has many other midfield options. Fofana transferred from Monaco to Milan at the beginning of the previous season. Galatasaray was also interested in signing him in the summer of 2024, but he joined Milan. His contract with Milan is valid until June 2028. He has played 25 times for France and has scored 3 goals. In the current Serie A season, Fofana has played in 13 matches, scoring one goal and providing one assist. Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €28 million.
