Tier 2:
- Youssouf Fofana has undoubtedly been one of the best midfielders in the league so far this season.
- The French international is the undisputed leader of the midfield and was brilliant again yesterday for ASM, but his contract expires in a year's time.
- Arsenal, AC Milan and Atlético Madrid are on his trail
- PSG have made enquiries, but have not yet gone any further.
More from Howe:
AC Milan are banking on Julen Lopetegui for the replacement of Stefano Pioli.
The latest contacts between the parties have been very positive. The Spanish coach generates unanimous consensus within the Rossoneri board, putting both Cardinale and Ibrahimović and the technical area in agreement.
Lopetegui prioritises Milan and is ready to refuse the advances of West Ham, who offer him a much higher salary than the Rossoneri club.
Other clubs such as Manchester United and Bayer Leverkusen have been probing his profile in recent months.
There is total agreement between AC Milan and Lopetegui on the objectives and value of the squad, which is already considered to be Scudetto contenders.