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Juventus eyes Milan midfielder Fofana in player-plus-cash deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 2:15 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Juventus eyes Milan midfielder Fofana in player-plus-cash deal

Summary

Juventus is reportedly targeting Milan midfielder Youssouf Fofana after missing out on Franck Kessie. Juventus may propose a player-plus-cash offer as Fofana is not in new manager Ruben Amorim's plans at Milan. The 27-year-old French midfielder has drawn interest from Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest, as well as Marseille and Villarreal. Juventus could include Teun Koopmeiners in the deal, although his status at the club is uncertain. Fofana played 33 Serie A matches last season, contributing two goals and three assists.

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Key Details

•Juventus targets Youssouf Fofana after failing to sign Franck Kessie.
•Fofana joined Milan from Monaco in 2024 but is deemed surplus to requirements.
•Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest also interested in the midfielder.
•Koopmeiners may be included in a potential Juventus offer for Fofana.
•Fofana made 33 appearances for Milan last season, showing attacking potential.

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2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Report – Juventus Contemplate Player-Plus-Cash Offer for Milan Midfielder

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Juventus have reportedly set their sights on Milan midfielder Youssouf Fofana after failing to lure Franck Kessie back to Serie A. According to Calciomercato, the Turin giants could offer the Rossoner...
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