Tottenham want to build even further on £185m midfield by signing AC Milan loanee

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Tottenham is interested in signing Youssouf Fofana, a midfielder currently on loan at Sevilla from AC Milan, according to a report from Fichero cited by Spurs Web. Fofana has made eight appearances this season, registering four goal contributions. Tottenham's current midfield duo, Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, valued at £185 million, have not scored a goal yet. The club is looking to sign Fofana next summer when his loan expires.

The signing of Fofana is expected to be a challenging task for Tottenham as they face competition from other top clubs. Juventus is described as Spurs' biggest competitor, and the battle between the two sides is characterized as an open war. Manchester United is also considering a bid for Fofana this winter, adding to the competition.

Despite the interest in Fofana, Tottenham is not planning to make a move for him immediately. The club is aware of the situation and is expected to make a bid next summer. At that time, Fofana will have just a year left on his AC Milan contract, giving Milan a limited window to sell him if they fail to extend his contract.