AC Milan, in addition to aggressively pursuing a new center forward, will also need to strengthen their midfield. The new coach, Paulo Fonseca, has requested a midfielder with defensive characteristics who can act as a shield, a barrier in front of the defense, and help restore some balance to the Rossoneri team, a facet where they were particularly lacking last season.
According to reports this morning from Corriere dello Sport, AC Milan seems convinced about Youssof Fofana, a 25-year-old midfielder from Monaco and France. His contract expires in 2025, and he has already announced his desire to leave the Principality during the summer; these are factors that could work in favour of the Rossoneri. Bringing him to Milanello could involve a valuation of 20-25 million euros, but Monaco's inability to push too hard on the price may play into Milan's hands.
There might be an acceleration in this direction after the Euros. Tactically, it's noted that he can adapt to both a 4-2-3-1 and a 4-3-3 formation, but what's crucial is that he never lets his engine stall, a reason Milan is interested in a player of this type, capable of dominating the midfield.
