Manchester United are once again in the spotlight amidst fierce competition in the transfer market. According to the latest news from Sky Sports, the Red Devils have begun preliminary talks with Monaco over the transfer of French midfielder Youssef Fofana, while at the same time Fulham have decided to give up their pursuit of United midfielder McTominay.
Manchester United's interest in Fofana is not an empty one. The French midfielder has been a notable performer for Monaco and has been praised for his technical ability and tactical awareness. With his contract with Monaco set to expire in the summer of 2025, United see a great opportunity to sign him. In order to strengthen their midfield, United are actively considering a number of options and Fofana is undoubtedly one of the best.
In addition to Fofana, United have expressed interest in several other midfielders, including Palmeiras' Rios, Burnley's Sander Baeger, Real Sociedad's Subbimendi and Fiorentina's Amrabat. All of these players have excellent strength and potential to inject new energy into United's midfield. However, United's options in the transfer market are not unlimited, and they need to weigh various factors, including the players' transfer fees, the length of their contracts, and the team's overall tactical needs.
Meanwhile, Fulham have suffered a setback in their pursuit of McTominay. After two offers were rejected, Fulham have decided to give up their pursuit of the Manchester United midfielder and turn their attention to other targets. Fulham's latest offer was as high as £20 million but still failed to impress the United management. This shows how much United value McTominay and their bargaining power in the transfer market.
It is worth mentioning that Manchester United still maintain a strong interest in Ugarte. However, due to Paris Saint-Germain's exorbitant asking price, United are not willing to meet the other side's conditions. This means that United still need to look for other suitable options to strengthen their team in the transfer market.
