Brighton Joins Race for Milan Midfielder Youssouf Fofana
Brighton & Hove Albion has expressed interest in Youssouf Fofana, making them the third Premier League club to be linked with the AC Milan midfielder in recent days. As reported by MilanNews.it, transfer journalist Luca Marchetti informed Sky Sport 24 that the Seagulls have entered the fray alongside Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace in pursuit of the France international.
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Fofana has found himself on the fringes of Ruben Amorim’s plans this summer, alongside other notable players like Fikayo Tomori and Christopher Nkunku. The Portuguese coach’s transition to a 3-4-2-1 formation has altered Milan’s midfield requirements, prompting the club to address a lengthy list of potential player departures.
Nkunku’s exit was confirmed on Tuesday, with the forward rejoining RB Leipzig on loan until June 30, 2027, with an option to buy for a reported fee of €28 million and a loan fee of €4 million. While Rafael Leao has remained a focal point of discussions at San Siro, with Aston Villa recently linked to him, Fofana’s status appears more straightforward given his exclusion from the squad. However, no formal offers have been made yet by any of the three English clubs interested in him.
Brighton have registered an interest in Youssouf Fofana, becoming the third Premier League club linked with the Milan midfielder in recent days.
According to MilanNews.it, transfer journalist Luca Marchetti told Sky Sport 24 that the Seagulls have joined Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace in monitoring the France international.
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 02: Youssouf Fofana of AC Milan runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Neil El Aynaoui of AS Roma during the Serie A match between AC Milan and AS Roma at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
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Fofana among Milan players placed outside the squad
Fofana was one of several players moved outside Ruben Amorim’s plans this summer, alongside Fikayo Tomori and Christopher Nkunku. The Portuguese coach’s 3-4-2-1 has reshaped Milan’s requirements in midfield, and the club have been working through a lengthy list of departures.
Nkunku’s exit was confirmed on Tuesday, the forward returning to RB Leipzig on loan until 30 June 2027 with an option to buy. Reports place the loan fee at €4m and the option at €28m.
Rafael Leao’s future has dominated the discussion at San Siro, with Aston Villa the latest club credited with interest, but Fofana’s situation is arguably the more straightforward given his exclusion from the squad. Nothing formal has yet arrived from any of his three English suitors.
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