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Manchester United may have a chance to acquire AS Roma's Manu Kone at a lower price as the club faces pressure to sell. The Red Devils are looking to strengthen their midfield ahead of Casemiro's departure.
Manu Kone: Man United receive boost in pursuit of AS Roma star
Manchester Unitedâs 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.
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 Brazilianâs 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 Leagueâs finest operators not already plying his trade at a âtop six clubâ, with Elliot Anderson the primary target. , and are also high on the radar.
AS Roma may be forced to sell Manu Kone at a discounted price due to financial pressures.
Casemiro's departure at the end of the season creates a pressing need for Manchester United to strengthen their midfield.
Manu Kone is seen as a potential key addition to Manchester United's midfield as they look to overhaul their squad.
In addition to Manu Kone, Manchester United has been evaluating other options, including Manuel Ugarte, who has not met expectations.
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However, the price tag for each could reach as high as, or in excess of, the ÂŁ100 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 â with Kone fitting the cost-effective bill.
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. However, the Red Devils may now be ready to accelerate a pursuit this summer as Romaâs precarious finances have made Kone available on a cut-price deal.
Il Messaggero claims the Serie A giant need to raise ââŹ80 million in capital gainsâ to avoid a penalty from a pre-existing agreement with UEFA. The fact they are unlikely to secure Champions League football, nor have any other high-profile players, has led the club to drop their asking price to âŹ45m (ÂŁ39m) for the Frenchman to increase the chances of a sale.
Inter Milan are also understood to be interested in Kone, though United would have little trouble blowing I Nerazzurri out of the water if it came down to a straight fight for his signature.
A report relayed by The Peoples Person previously revealed the Colombes native is âvery keenâ to seal a switch to Old Trafford, further strengthening his allure as a target this summer.
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