The signs had been there for some time, with Amorim viewing his squad as too deep and wanting cuts. Fofana was pointedly left out of the raft of substitutions in the recent friendly against Chelsea, and his representatives are now working to find a solution that suits all parties. Football Italia understands that Milan will listen to offers for the 27-year-old midfielder, setting a valuation of no less than €20m.
Fofana joined AC Milan from Monaco for around €25m in 2024 and believed he could still contribute. However, with Milan's new midfield setup, he is the first casualty of Amorim's changes. The minimum required to avoid a book loss for AC Milan is €13m, which could impact the negotiations.
Crystal Palace and Marseille are interested in signing Youssouf Fofana, with the early interest coming from England. Marseille are another to watch, as they could move for Fofana as a replacement if Pierre-Emile Højbjerg leaves for Newcastle.