Milan has informed Youssouf Fofana that he is excluded from their new project and needs to find a new club. Newcastle has asked Milan about the conditions for the player's exit. It is reported that Nottingham Forest and Juventus have also made similar inquiries. Currently, there are no advanced negotiations with any specific club. Juventus and Milan have engaged in dialogues in recent days regarding Fofana's situation, and the two clubs have also discussed broader market possibilities. The 27-year-old French international joined Milan in August 2024 for a fee of €20 million, and his contract is valid until 2028. Reports from August 2026 state that Milan's asking price is now between €15 million and €20 million. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €23.00m.