Tottenham Hotspur are currently eyeing Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana, according to the print edition of Corriere Torino (h /t Sport Witness ).
The 25-year-old is an important part of Monaco’s midfield and has also featured regularly in recent French national teams. In the opening Euro match between France and Austria, Fofana came off the bench to seal a 1-0 win.
It was widely reported that Tottenham were looking to strengthen their team. them with number six this summer. Youssouf Fofana has now become a key target for the north London club.
Corriere Torino note that Juventus are also preparing to sign the Monaco star but face stiff competition from AC Milan, Tottenham and West Ham. The Ligue 1 club appear willing to sell the midfielder for a lower price, as Fofana only has one year left on his contract. A bid between £17m and £25.3m could be enough to secure his services.
Tottenham face AC Milan and West Ham for the crown. 25 year old French star >Recent reports suggest that Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher, another Spurs target, does not want to leave his current club and could be offered a new contract. So Tottenham are apparently exploring alternatives, with Fofana emerging as a leading candidate.
Youssouf Fofana could be a great addition to Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs midfield. His experience in Ligue 1 and recent performances for France demonstrate his ability and reliability.
Fofana’s ability to perform in high-pressure situations, as evidenced by his contribution in France’s win over Austria, would be invaluable to Tottenham. Furthermore, signing a player of Fofana’s calibre for a relatively modest fee could be a wise investment for the club.