Manchester United make move for Manu Koné

A notable development is taking place regarding Manchester United's midfield plans. According to TeamTalk, the English club has made a move for Roma's French midfielder Manu Koné and moved him to the top of their transfer shortlist. This development shows Manchester United's new direction after they had to change targets following Real Madrid's announcement that Aurélien Tchouaméni had extended his contract.

According to reports, Manchester United learned that Koné wants to test himself in the Premier League, and that Roma is also open to selling the player for the right fee. The 25-year-old drew attention last season by featuring in 37 matches across all competitions, contributing two goals and three assists during that time.

It is stated that Roma need to sell players to comply with UEFA's financial regulations, and that they view Koné as the club's most valuable saleable asset. According to reports, the player could be available for around £50 million, and Manchester United are not alone in this race. Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool are also reported to have made contact regarding Koné's situation through intermediaries.

It is reported that Manchester United's management has given official approval to finalize the transfer. However, claims that Koné has agreed personal terms with Arsenal are turning the transfer into a difficult competition for Manchester United. No concrete step has been taken between the clubs so far for Koné, who has drawn attention wearing the France shirt at the World Cup and who could miss a potential semifinal should he pick up one more yellow card. Manchester United's next steps in this competition will be followed with interest in the coming days.

Source: TeamTalk
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