Premier League duo Fulham and Crystal Palace were both reportedly interested in Monaco’s Ligue 1 full-back Almamy Toure this summer.
Expect Almamy Toure to be a regular in the transfer gossip columns as we head towards the January transfer window.
The highly-rated Monaco full-back was linked with a move to the Premier League in the summer. The Guardian reported in May that Crystal Palace were interested in Toure while London rivals Fulham were also keen, according to L’Equipe.
And the Premier League duo should keep a close eye on the situation.
Because Toure looks likely to leave Monaco when his contract expires on a free next summer, or perhaps even for a cut-price fee in January.
According to the Guardian, the 22-year-old is refusing to sign a new deal with the Principality club.
He was expected to be Monaco’s first choice right-back this season but Djibril Sidibe eventually stayed at the Stade Louis II, and Monaco then went and splashed out £18 million to sign Benjamin Henrichs from Bayer Leverkusen, leaving Traore well down the pecking order.
The 22-year-old Malian is an exciting and attack-minded full-back who could provide competition for the brilliant young Aaron Wan-Bissaka at Palace. He could also be seen by Fulham as a long-term replacement for Timothy Fosu-Mensah, who is only on loan from Manchester United.
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