West Ham United is closing in on a deal for Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka, but another target has emerged. The Hammers have bid for midfielder Youssouf Fofana, a longtime target for Manchester United. However, according to Fabrizio Romano, Fofana has already rejected West Ham’s offer and prefers to join AC Milan.
Romano claims that Fofana agreed to personal terms with Milan weeks ago and wants to play Champions League football. Although there is no agreement between Milan and Monaco, the door is open for Manchester United to make a move. West Ham’s bid was made days ago, and the club is now looking at other targets.
This development is a significant update for both West Ham and Manchester United fans. It seems that West Ham was used by Monaco to force Milan or Manchester United into offering more money for Fofana. If Fofana joins another club, it will be a missed opportunity for West Ham, who had the chance to sign him last summer but was rejected by manager David Moyes.
Fofana will be the third French player to turn down West Ham this window, after Jean-Clair Todibo and N’Golo Kante. West Ham is still active in the transfer market, with six potential deals in the works, including the pursuit of Wan-Bissaka and other targets.