Manu Kone: Level of United’s interest in World Cup star revealed

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The Peoples Person

14 July 2026

So far this summer,

Manchester United

have signed two midfielders, but Michael Carrick wants to bring in one more .

Andrey Santos has

officially been announced

, while

Youri Tielemans

has completed his medical ahead of signing a new five-year contract.

With

Casemiro

no longer at the club and Manuel Ugarte injured, the Red Devils could do with a physical monster in front of the defence.

This explains why there have been murmurs of United

reigniting their pursuit

of Carlos Baleba should Brighton & Hove Albion reduce their asking price.

Another name doing the rounds is Manu Kone, with AS Roma open to a sale. His

asking price

of around £47 million should not pose much of a problem for INEOS.

His incredible displays for France at the World Cup, where he has started games over Aurelien Tchouameni, who was United’s top target, wowed fans and scouts.

However,

The Athletic

‘s

Carl Anka

, while speaking on

Talk of The Devil

, revealed that the Frenchman is currently not a priority for the 20-time English league champions.

“I don’t have the phone book of Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten, but from what I can tell and when I tried to check on Friday –

Manu Koné

is NOT on Manchester United’s shortlist.”

That does not necessarily rule out a move for the France international, but United are expected to take their time before finalising their last piece of their midfield puzzle.

Apart from Manu Kone, United are also looking at

Alex Scott

of Bournemouth, but the Cherries’ asking price is proving prohibitive.

Ayyoub Bouaddi is another breakout World Cup star on United’s radar, but INEOS are struggling to meet

Lille’s demands

Fans are eagerly waiting for some sort of update on that third midfield signing. Beyond the engine room, Carrick will also be looking for a left winger, a backup striker, and possibly a full-back, especially if

Noussair Mazraoui departs

this window.

Busy days ahead for the Old Trafford side!

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