Manu Kone
Manchester United are keen on signing AS Roma’s Manu Koné and are leading the transfer race.
The Premier League side have signed Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans this summer and want another midfielder. Manchester United are focusing on Koné and have already contacted his agent.
Four days ago, Sport Witness covered claims from Italy that there’s expectation the Red Devils will submit an offer this week. The club were waiting for the World Cup finale to make advances.
The 25-year-old represented France, who finished fourth in the tournament.
Manchester United most interested
L’Equipe now report the France international is attracting interest from England, where Michael Carrick’s side are keen.
Arsenal have also looked at him, but Manchester United are ahead and have the ‘upper hand’ in the race.
The French newspaper states the Old Trafford club are determined to sign Manu Koné and have held talks. It’s not clear whether the discussions were with his agent, AS Roma or both.
The France international is the priority target for the Red Devils. However, they are taking time to analyse their options. The player would welcome a move to the English club this summer.
Second source covers Manchester United interest
Corriere dello Sport journalist Eleonora Trotta reports the latest on the Old Trafford club on her YouTube channel, relayed by LaRoma24.it.
She states Manu Koné wants to leave the Serie A side and make a switch to the Premier League.
Arsenal and Liverpool have already asked about him. Manchester United are also keen and are in ongoing contact with the Frenchman’s agent.
Fortunately for Michael Carrick’s side, Roma are ready to sacrifice him and are waiting for the right offer. Earlier price was €50m and his displays at the World Cup increased it to €60m.
To sum it up, Manchester United are very keen and are in ongoing contact. The player wants the move to England and Roma are awaiting the right offer.
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