Ederson signing is just around the corner, Andrey Santos has been confirmed for a transfer from Chelsea. Two midfield signings for a total of around £85 million. Now Manchester United continue for a third reinforcement in midfield, this time turning their attention to the “Eternal City”.
Aurelien Tchouameni has been the dream signing, but according to RMC Sport, the France international has agreed with Real Madrid to extend his contract. This has brought the United management back to Manu Koné.
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The Roma star plays in a defensive or box-to-box role, was on the pitch in 37 games for Roma last season, with two goals and three assists.
The 25-year-old has bolstered his growing reputation with an impressive World Cup season for France, where he has once again demonstrated the athletic and technical quality clubs are now fighting to secure.
Brighton’s Carlos Baleba, Bournemouth’s Alex Scott, Bournemouth’s Tyler Adams and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton are all players United are still interested in, but sources indicate that the inflated valuations associated with Premier League talent have so far proved to be a hindrance. Real Madrid have also made Eduardo Camavinga available, but according to Teamtalk , United’s recruitment team is more intrigued by Kone’s profile.
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Despite Roma having secured Champions League football, player sales are required to meet UEFA’s financial rules, and Koné is seen internally as their most valuable marketable asset. According to the English media’s sources, the Frenchman is for sale for around £50 million.
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It is reported that Koné’s representatives have already spoken to Manchester United, the same with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool, During these talks, the clubs have been informed that Koné is enthusiastic about the possibility of moving to England if the right opportunity presents itself.
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