Brighton join Palace and Forest in race for Milan outcast Fofana

Brighton join Palace and Forest in race for Milan outcast Fofana 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) 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.