Manchester United to bid for Roma midfielder Manu Koné

Manchester United are intensifying their efforts to sign AS Roma and France midfielder Manu Koné as part of a major midfield rebuild this summer. The Premier League club has made initial contact with the player's representatives and is preparing a formal approach, according to multiple reports.

The 25-year-old French international has attracted significant attention with his performances for France at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he started the team's quarterfinal victory over Morocco on July 9. His market value has been enhanced during the tournament, with Roma reportedly valuing him at approximately 50 million euros. The Italian club is understood to be willing to sell for a substantial offer, partly due to financial considerations.

United's pursuit of Koné comes amid a busy transfer window focused on reinforcing their midfield following the departure of Casemiro. The club has already agreed to sign Chelsea's Andrey Santos for a fee reported to be around 50 million pounds, and a separate deal for Atalanta's Ederson is also reportedly nearing completion, pending final medical assessments. However, negotiations for Ederson had previously stalled, prompting United to...