Man United Told To Pay £80 Million If They Want To This EPL Defender

Manchester United are interested in signing Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana during this summer’s transfer window, French outlet RMC Sport claims. The Red Devils are keen on pursuing a new centre-back, and it has been frequently mentioned that Jurrien Timber is the top target. Talks are ongoing with Ajax.

However, there are no assurances that United will sign him and the hierarchy could be looking at alternative targets that would suit Erik ten Hag’s style of play.

According to RMC Sport, Fofana could be one of those. United are understood to have ‘close interest’ in the Frenchman, who is also on the radar of Chlsea.  21-year-old missed almost the entire 2021/22 season with a fractured fibula and dislocated ankle, but was still rewarded with a new contract until June 2027.

With the renewal, the Foxes face no pressure to sell him. It is reported that United will need to offer at least €80 million to convince the Midlands outfit over a transfer.