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Manchester United eyes Youssouf Fofana amid Sevilla loan situation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 2:35 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Manchester United eyes Youssouf Fofana amid Sevilla loan situation

Summary

Manchester United continues to monitor Youssouf Fofana, currently on loan at Sevilla from AC Milan. Despite recent midfield additions, United is looking for further options, particularly as Sevilla struggles to make Fofana's loan permanent due to financial constraints. The Spanish club only pays 8% of Fofana's wages, and his €20 million asking price poses a hurdle. This situation allows United to potentially acquire the versatile midfielder, who has caught the attention of several European teams with his performances this season. Reports indicate that United has deployed scouts to assess Fofana's play, keeping him under close observation ahead of the upcoming transfer window.

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Key Details

•Fofana on loan at Sevilla, previously from AC Milan
•Sevilla lacks the finances to sign Fofana permanently
•United scouting Fofana amid their midfield evaluations
•Fofana's asking price is €20 million, complicating Sevilla's situation
•United has invested heavily in midfield but continues to search for options

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Manchester United may have reinforced their midfield this summer, but that has not stopped them from being linked with further reinforcements for the middle of the park. INEOS invested over £150 mill...
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