GOOD NEWS: Club now West Ham HUGE transfer Boost after naming Price tag for ACE midfielder who averaged 1.9 tackles, 1.2 interceptions and one clearance per game last Season… Imagine this Player forming a Duo with Paqueta.
Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana has been frequently linked with a move to West Ham in the past, tipped as a potential replacement for Declan Rice in the summer of 2023. The Hammers’ interest in signing Fofana has reignited recently, as manager Julen Lopetegui aims to add steel to his central midfield options.
While Tomas Soucek and James Ward-Prowse performed well last season, West Ham lacked mobility in midfield, an issue Fofana could address. With Flynn Downes potentially leaving for Southampton, adding a top-class midfielder is a priority at the London Stadium.
Lopetegui has a straightforward solution to the lack of power in midfield – sign the Monaco star, which should be an easy decision for West Ham this summer transfer window.
The 25-year-old Fofana is a central midfield powerhouse possessing energy, athleticism, dynamism, and strength in abundance, ideally suited for the Premier League. Beyond his impressive physique, the Frenchman is also technically gifted, described as an ‘unreal’ midfielder by Monaco’s website.
Last season, Fofana scored four goals and provided four assists in 32 games, averaging 1.9 tackles, 1.2 interceptions, and one clearance per game. He is an all-action box-to-box midfielder with the attributes West Ham currently lack in midfield.
Remarkably, Monaco are reportedly demanding just €15 million (£13 million) for the France international, according to Alfredo Pedulla. However, AC Milan and Juventus are also interested, making it challenging for West Ham to secure his signature.
Fofana’s journey to the elite level is unconventional – after being dropped from France’s national academy at 15, he incredibly worked as a pizza delivery boy between 2014 and 2017 before joining Strasbourg and eventually moving to Monaco in 2020.
His rise to the top is a testament to his hard work, elite mentality, and talent. West Ham should target players with attitudes like Fofana’s, as he is not only an incredible athlete and player but also has a strong mindset. Signing him this summer would be a significant coup for the Hammers.