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Tottenham enter ‘open war’ for signing – Spurs make formal approach to AC Milan

Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on Sevilla’s Youssouf Fofana to further improve their squad and have already taken action to sign him next year. The midfielder joined the La Liga side on loan from AC Milan on deadline day.…

By Naveen Ullal · Sport Witness

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 8:32 AM

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Tottenham Hotspur and Juventus have formally contacted AC Milan to explore signing midfielder Youssouf Fofana next summer.
The proposed transfer would be a permanent deal following the conclusion of his current loan spell.
Fofana is currently on loan at Sevilla without a purchase option, registering a goal and three assists in eight games.

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Tottenham Hotspur and Juventus have reportedly made formal approaches to AC Milan to explore a permanent deal for midfielder Youssouf Fofana. The 27-year-old French international is currently thriving on a season-long loan at La Liga club Sevilla, where he has recorded one goal and three assists in eight matches.

Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham side are targeting a move next summer once Fofana's loan spell concludes, as Sevilla holds no purchase option. With Fofana contracted to Milan until 2028 and excluded from Ruben Amorim's core plans, the Italian giants are expected to consider selling him next year.

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