A new report from renowned journalist Romano has revealed the differences between Monaco Football Club and Leicester City over the loan of Soumare. Monaco have shown a keen interest in French midfielder Soumaré and are looking to bring him on board, but talks between the two sides have stalled over a buyout clause.
It is reported that the proposal from Monaco is to take Sumaré on loan with an option to buy out clause. This approach would allow Monaco to observe the player's performance before deciding whether or not to formally buy him out without immediately incurring a high transfer fee. However, the Leicester City side insisted on the inclusion of a mandatory buyout clause, meaning that Monaco would have to pay a transfer fee to buy out Soumare's contract at the end of the loan period, regardless of his performance.
This request is clearly contrary to Monaco's original intention, and therefore the two sides are in serious disagreement on this issue. At present, the negotiations are still at a standstill, with both sides trying to obtain more favorable conditions for themselves.
Sumaré, a 25-year-old French midfielder, played for Sevilla on loan last season, during which time he showed excellent strength and potential. He made a total of 34 appearances, starting 30 of them, and dishing out one assist. This performance has undoubtedly made several teams interested in him, including Monaco.
However, as Soumare's contract with Leicester City does not expire until 2026, any team looking to bring him in will have to negotiate with Leicester City. At the moment, it seems that Leicester City are in a more favorable position in the negotiations, as they are insisting on the inclusion of a mandatory buyout clause to ensure that they do not lose out.
For Monaco, they need to reach an agreement with Leicester City as soon as possible in the upcoming period so that they can incorporate Soumare into their squad before the start of the new season. At the same time, they also need to consider how to meet Leicester City's demands without adding too much financial burden so as to successfully complete the deal.
