GdS: ‘First gift for Fonseca’ – Milan expected to sign France international for €20m+

It is likely that Paulo Fonseca’s first ‘gift’ will not be a striker as expected in the last few weeks, but rather Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana. 

As La Gazzetta dello Sport report, the management know that they must sign not only a striker but also players in other areas, given they will look to compete in Serie A, Coppa Italia, Champions League and the Supercoppa Italiana.

Reinforcements will be needed in every area of ​​the pitch, attack aside. The season begins without any new additions (and in fact the Curva Sud has chosen not to be at Milanello is partly because there is no player to welcome) but they will come.

At present, it seems most likely that Youssouf Fofana will be the first addition. The 25-year-old can arrive for €20m plus bonuses and there are ‘no insurmountable obstacles’, rather the wait is due to the player’s commitments at the European Championship.

He has already said yes to Milan and while the clubs still have to finalise the agreement, the price is not an issue it seems. The quota of French internationals in the Rossoneri would remain intact (Giroud out, Fofana in).

The keys to the midfield could thus change hands as Ismael Bennacer may leave, given that there is interest from clubs in the Saudi Pro League.