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Man Utd open Youssouf Fofana transfer talks after identifying Monaco midfielder as one of five possible alternatives to PSG's Manuel Ugarte

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Manchester United have reportedly held initial talks with Youssouf Fofana as they seek a midfield signing this summer.

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  • United make Fofana approach
  • One of a number of targets
  • Still interest in former loanee Sofyan Amrabat
  • Youssouf Fofana AS MonacoGetty Images

    WHAT HAPPENED?

    Per Sky Sports' Dharmesh Sheth, United have held exploratory talks with Monaco star Fofana as they seek a midfield acquisition. The club are working through a shortlist of names which includes PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte, but the French club's asking price is curently deemed too high. The other names under consideration are Richard Rios, Sander Berge, Martin Zubimendi and Sofyan Amrabat, of Palmeiras, Burnley, Real Sociedad and Fiorentina, respectively.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    United appear to be seeking a potential replacement for Scott McTominay, who has been linked with Fulham and Tottenham this summer. The Scotland international is seemingly deemed expendable by Erik ten Hag, although the club are clearly keen to ensure they are not left light in the position.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Fofana is a full France international and has a contract with Monaco until 2025. He has made 175 appearances in total for the Ligue 1 club, having joined from Strasbourg in 2019.

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    WHAT NEXT?

    United face Manchester City in the Community Shield this weekend and will then kick off their Premier League campaign against Fulham the following Friday.