£30m French international ‘Emerges as a better deal’ for Man United than PSG Midfielder Ugarte -Report

£30m French international ‘Emerges as a better deal’ for Man United than PSG Midfielder Ugarte -Report

Manchester United could now turn their attention to signing Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana, with Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth confirming that he could be a better deal than Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte.

With INEOS imposing their will at Old Trafford, United’s summer transfer season has gotten off to an intriguing start.

Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro are two recent recruits to the Manchester team that came through the door.

Erik ten Hag’s recruitment staff may try to add another player in the middle of the park now that a striker and center-back have agreed to terms.

Sheth indicated that Monaco midfielder Fofana might be a possibility for United while speaking live on Sky Sports.

With just a year remaining on his Monaco contract, Fofana may become the Red Devils’ top target as PSG looks to pay roughly €70 million for Ugarte.

“Another name that has emerged, among a number of midfielders that Manchester United are looking at, is Monaco’s Youssouf Fofana.

“Now, this might be a better deal financially for United, because we think that PSG might want in the region of €70m for Ugarte, whereas Fofana’s only got one year left on his contract at Monaco, and he would probably fetch around £30m.”

Adding another midfielder could be a priority for the Red Devils during the summer transfer window. The likes of Christian Eriksen and Casemiro are reaching the latter stages of their careers, while Sofyan Amrabat’s loan deal at Old Trafford has now expired.

Italian reporter Fabrizio Romano confirmed to GIVEMESPORT back in June that United are discussing several options in midfield in case Casemiro leaves.

With the Brazilian midfielder earning £350k-a-week at Old Trafford, it could make financial sense for United to allow him to depart this summer