Manu Kone: Man United receive boost in pursuit of AS Roma star
Manu Kone: Man United receive boost in pursuit of AS Roma star Manchester United’s hunt for a new midfielder has taken a sharp twist as AS Roma may now be forced to sell Manu Kone at a discounted price, according to a report from Italy. Fixing the Engine Room The Red Devils are prioritising an overhaul of their stalling engine room this summer. Casemiro will depart at the end of the season once his contract expires, while Manuel Ugarte has failed to impress in the Brazilian’s stead.
This situation leaves Kobbie Mainoo as the only midfielder at Old Trafford with a guaranteed future, after Bruno Fernandes was redeployed as a No. 10 by interim boss Michael Carrick . Two signings are expected to arrive to bolster this depleted unit, with the majority of the budget set to be spent doing so.
INEOS are intent on securing one of the Premier League’s finest operators not already plying his trade at a ‘top six club’, with Elliot Anderson the primary target . Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton and Sandro Tonali are also high on the radar. However, the price tag for each could reach as high as, or in excess of, the £100 million mark, making the possibility of a double raid improbable.
Instead, United are understood to have cast their net beyond these shores in the hope of striking a cheaper deal for a midfielder on the continent – with Kone fitting the cost-effective bill. Manu the Maestro The Roma maestro has established himself as one of the most complete midfielders in Serie A since arriving from Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2024. He initially joined on a season-long loan before sealing a permanent switch to the Italian capital last summer.
Possessing a potent combination of speed, strength and size, Kone is also an excellent dribbler and capable of launching lightning-fast counter-attacks in transition. He is strong in duels and offers relentless energy from box to box. United hold a long-standing interest in the France international, dating back to his time with Ligue 1 side Toulouse.