Milan, Fofana is a puzzle: talks with Lyon have stalled, Besiktas and Hull City try to make their move

Milan, Fofana does not train: the French midfielder is waiting for the green light to say goodbye to AC Milan

Youssouf Fofana is spending Deadline Day at home waiting for the call that could see him say goodbye to AC Milan. The French midfielder has permission from the Rossoneri not to train today because of the transfer market. The club have made the same decision for the other outcast, Fikayo Tomori.

Lyon blocked

Yesterday Fofana was on the verge of joining Fonseca's Lyon, who had pushed hard to bring him back after their time together at AC Milan. The deal was moving quickly on the basis of a loan with an option to buy, so much so that the clubs were preparing the documents before talks hit an abrupt stop over how to split his wages: the French club asked Milan to cover 50% of the €3 million Fofana is due to receive between now and the end of the season. Almastadt and Cardinale said 'no' and negotiations have now slowed down, even if the parties remain in contact.

Besiktas are pressing, AC Milan are waiting for Hull City

Over the last few hours, Vincenzo Italiano's Besiktas have ramped up the pressure on AC Milan as they push for the green light on a loan deal with an option to buy for €20 million: Fofana had been open to Galatasaray but not yet to Besiktas, and intermediaries are trying to convince him. Hull City are still in the background: AC Milan hope the English club will soon submit a permanent offer for the former Monaco player. The question over Fofana's future will be settled in the next few hours.