Michael Carrick’s Manchester United have been handed an update on the future of Roma star and France international Manu Kone, following the conclusion of the World Cup
Manchester United have reportedly begun talks to sign Roma star Manu Kone this summer, with the midfielder’s wish becoming clear. United have been linked with a move for the France international for some time as they continue their plans to strengthen their squad.
Two midfielders have already been signed by United this summer, with Andrey Santos the first through the door at Old Trafford after a £50million deal was agreed with Chelsea.
Youri Tielemans was then signed by United after the Reds agreed to pay the £35million release clause in the Belgium international’s contract at Aston Villa.
Even though two midfielders have already been signed, United are reportedly looking to go into the market again for reinforcements, with Kone emerging as a target over the last few weeks.
L’Equipe have now reported that United have opened initial talks with Roma about the possibility of signing Kone, and are also ahead of Arsenal in the battle to secure the 25-year-old’s signature.
The report also claims that Kone has expressed a desire to see his future sorted out as soon as possible, which could mean that a transfer may end up being finalised in the near future.
Kone starred for France at the World Cup this summer, where he helped Les Bleus reach the semi-final of the tournament before going on to get knocked out by Spain and subsequently lose to England in the third-place play-off match.
It has also been reported that United have identified Kone as a priority target this summer, but may also face competition from two unnamed Premier League clubs.
There have also been suggestions that Kone’s initial €50million (£42.5m) price tag may have increased to €60million (£51m) after featuring at the World Cup.
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The update on Kone comes amid continued uncertainty around the future of Atalanta star Ederson, with United having agreed a £38.8million package deal with the Serie A club earlier this summer, and it remains to be seen if the transfer will go ahead.
United are currently in the early days of their pre-season preparations and recently lost 1-0 to Wrexham in their opening friendly fixture of the summer in Finland.
Michael Carrick & Co will travel to Norway next as they prepare to face Rosenborg on Friday in their next pre-season friendly.
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