Manchester United are serious about securing French international Youssouf Fofana. The defensive midfielder is attracting the attention of several Premier League clubs. However, United may be the ones with the greatest need, given the poor form of Casemiro this season. United see the £26 million-rated Monaco star as an ideal acquisition, most likely in the summer. Casemiro may move on...Full Story »

BENOIT BADIASHILE could leave Chelsea just a year after signing for the club, according to reports. The centre-back joined the Blues from Monaco for £35million in January 2023. There is interest from Lyon in Benoit Badiashile Credit: Getty But he could already be set for a move back to Ligue 1 with Lyon making him a "priority" target, claim Foot Mercato. The French giants have at least ...Full Story »

That's despite him being yet to make his senior debut for the French giants. Chelsea are after Monaco striker Malamine Efekele, who is yet to make his senior debutThe 19-year-old has been compared to Kylian Mbappe Efekele, 19, is regarded as one of Ligue 1's top prospects after starring for Monaco's youth sides. Capable of playing on either wing or through the middle, he has put in top perfor...Full Story »

The Red Devils are in the hunt for a new midfielder and Fofana has emerged as a target. Manchester United have reportedly failed with a loan move for Youssouf Fofana Fofana, 24, has impressed at Monaco and was linked with moves to West Ham and Nottingham Forest earlier in the season. However United have now failed with a loan approach for the French international, according to GFFN. The repo...Full Story »

Balogun close to €45m Monaco move 🚨Accord Arsenal / Monaco pour le transfert de Folarin Balogun 🇺🇸💫🔹Indemnité d’environ 45M€ bonus compris🔹Contrat de 5 ans🔹Encore quelques détails à régler pour finaliser l’opération. Toutes les parties sont confiantes pic.twitter.com/ADdFcuimLt— Fabrice Hawkins (@FabriceHawkins) August 24, 2023 ...Full Story »

Monaco return with an improved bid for Folarin Balogun According to Daily Mail, Monaco is expected to make an improved offer for $63m rated Arsenal striker, Folarin Balogun, after their first bid was rejected. Balogun, 22, spent a successful season at Reims last year and is being chased by Arsenal's bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur as well. The North London club are looking for a replacement ...Full Story »

Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has agreed personal term with AS Monaco. RMC says Balogun has held talks with ASM and settled on a contract with the Principality club. The striker spent a record-breaking season in France last term on-loan with Reims. Monaco had an offer of €40m for Balogun rejected earlier this week, with Arsenal demanding €60m to sell. However, the French giant...Full Story »

Chelsea announced on Friday they had signed French international defender Axel Disasi from Monaco on a six-year contract for a reported fee of €45 million (£38.6 million). The 25-year-old, who has made 130 appearances in Ligue 1, has been capped four times and was part of France's squad at last year's World Cup. The Blues dipped into the market for a centre-back after Wesley Fofan...Full Story »

AS Monaco have accepted an offer from Chelsea for Axel Disasi. The two clubs have agreed a fee of €45m for the France international defender. Disasi has been eager to leave ASM this summer and was being linked with Manchester United and Newcastle United. Chelsea have made their move after Wesley Fofana suffered a serious knee injury a fortnight ago. with ASM, Disasi has made 118 appe...Full Story »

Manchester United are reportedly 'close' in signing Monaco star Axel Disasi from Monaco. But who is the centre-back? L'Equipe report that Disasi is 'one step away' from joining United, where he would become Erik ten Hag's first summer signing. It is claimed that, while the two clubs are yet to agree a fee, the defender has chosen to move to Old Trafford this summer to bolster the side's defe...Full Story »

AS Monaco have failed with a bid for Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga. Foot Mercato says Lokonga, 23, was the subject of an €8m offer from Monaco. But the bid was rejected, though ASM may return before next week's transfer deadline falls. The Gunners are open to loan departure for Lokonga, though Monaco would prefer an outright deal. The Belgian's contract runs until 2026.Full Story »

The 24-year-old defender was part of the France squad that suffered World Cup heartbreak against Argentina last month. Man Utd are reportedly in talks with Monaco over a move for Axel Disasi Credit: Getty He has already been linked with a move to the Premier League with both Tottenham and West Ham interested. Now the Daily Mail states that “multiple top-flight clubs are tracking” ...Full Story »

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Blues and Badiashile have reached a deal and the transfer is now in its "final stages". Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Monaco star Benoit Badiashile Credit: Rex The Blues have been very active ahead of the January transfer window as they have already landed Molde's David Datro Fofana and Vasco da Gama's Andrey Santos. Romano tweeted: ...Full Story »

The centre-back has become the latest target for the club as they look for young defenders to beef up their back line. Benoit Badiashile has impressed fans in France this season Credit: Getty The 21-year-old has emerged as a priority for Chelsea and will cost around £31million, according to the Athletic. He is 6ft 4in and has impressed with his performances in Ligue 1 this season. Badia...Full Story »

Barcelona are again tracking AS Monaco wing-back Caio Henrique. Despite the arrival of Marcos Alonso from Chelsea, Sport says Barca are watching Henrique. The Brazilian is being considered by Barca for the January market. It's suggested Henrique is being watched as a long-term replacement for Jordi Alba. The wing-back can also play in midfield and his versatility is attractive to Barca man...Full Story »

The last time AS Monaco participated in the Champions League was four years ago. They signed Takumi Minamino and Radoslaw Majecki in the summer transfer window. They wanted to make a breakthrough in the new season, but they lost twice and drew once in the past three games, conceding a total of 7 goals. This time against PSV Eindhoven, who are powerful in attack, Monaco must not have the slightes...Full Story »

DEFENDER Djibril Sidibe, 29, is keen on another spell in England after leaving Monaco as a free agent. The France right-back, 29, spent 2019-20 on loan at Everton. Outgoing Monaco ace Djibril Sidibe is being eyed by clubs in Europe's top leagues And former Newcastle target Sidibe is already thought to have had contact from Premier League clubs, as well as teams in Spain, France and Italy. Th...Full Story »

Monaco have agreed an €18 million (£15.5m/$19m) deal to sign Takumi Minamino from Liverpool, GOAL can confirm. The Ligue 1 outfit have made their move for the Japanese international, and look set to beat the likes of Leeds and Southampton to his signature. Minamino, who scored 10 goals in 24 appearances for the Reds last season, is now set to finalise personal terms and undergo a ...Full Story »

Real Madrid are closing in on the signing Aurelien Tchouameni, whose potential move currently depends on Los Blancos' negotiations with Monaco over the bonus fees. Tchouameni's price tag is set at 80 million euros including variables, with the Ligue 1 club looking to receive more than the aforementioned fee for their star. As MARCA reported on Monday, his signing for Real Madrid has entered ...Full Story »

The defensive midfielder will leave Monaco this summer after a stunning season in France. Aurelien Tchouameni looks set to join Real Madrid Credit: Rex According to RMC Sport, the 22-year-old will join Real Madrid for £69million. He will sign a five-year contract with the Spaniards. Along with Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea have all been linked with the exciting Franc...Full Story »