M. Koné closing in on Manchester United move
- A M. Koné move to Manchester United is gathering pace — 2 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
- The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by Fabrizio Romano (Official Telegram/X posts), putting it at roughly 90% to complete.
What the reports say
- Manchester United have held phone contact with Manu Koné’s agents (player is on United’s shortlist) but no formal club-to-club offer yet. — Fabrizio Romano (Official Telegram/X posts)
- Manchester United and other Premier League clubs are reported to have contacted the agents of Roma midfielder Manu Koné; Ornstein / The Athletic commentary describes United interest as a clear possibility (not advanced bids yet). — ReadManUtd (quoting/pointing to The Athletic / Ornstein)
- Fabrizio Romano: Man Utd have had phone contact with Koné’s agent but have not made an official approach to Roma yet (transfer interest update). — Football Italia (reporting Fabrizio Romano updates)
- Italian reports state Manchester United have not submitted a decisive bid for Manu Koné and Roma are growing frustrated — transfer described as 'on hold' without a concrete offer. — Siamo la Roma (English translation summary)
M. Koné is a 25-year-old defensive midfielder at AS Roma, rated 86.8 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 9th of 388 on scout potential in the Serie A. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present this season (91.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.56 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Koné.
Availability note: missed 8 games through injury this season — his ratings are weighted to the games he was fit for.
- FFabrizio Romano (Official Telegram/X posts)Manchester United have held phone contact with Manu Koné’s agents (player is on United’s shortlist) but no formal club-to-club offer yet.Trusted 95%
Manchester United have held phone contact with Manu Koné’s agents (player is on United’s shortlist) but no formal club-to-club offer yet.
14 JulRead full article → - RReadManUtd (quoting/pointing to The Athletic / Ornstein)Manchester United and other Premier League clubs are reported to have contacted the agents of Roma midfielder Manu Koné; Ornstein / The Athletic commentary describes United interest as a clear possibility (not advanced bids yet).Trusted 85%
Manchester United and other Premier League clubs are reported to have contacted the agents of Roma midfielder Manu Koné; Ornstein / The Athletic commentary describes United interest as a clear possibility (not advanced bids yet).
18 JulRead full article → - FFootball Italia (reporting Fabrizio Romano updates)Fabrizio Romano: Man Utd have had phone contact with Koné’s agent but have not made an official approach to Roma yet (transfer interest update).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Fabrizio Romano: Man Utd have had phone contact with Koné’s agent but have not made an official approach to Roma yet (transfer interest update).
17 JulRead full article → - SSiamo la Roma (English translation summary)Italian reports state Manchester United have not submitted a decisive bid for Manu Koné and Roma are growing frustrated — transfer described as 'on hold' without a concrete offer.Mixed 50%
Italian reports state Manchester United have not submitted a decisive bid for Manu Koné and Roma are growing frustrated — transfer described as 'on hold' without a concrete offer.
28 JulRead full article → - SSports Illustrated (SI.com)Roma are under pressure to raise funds and Koné has been flagged as an affordable target; United have spoken to the player’s agents (analysis / transfer window context).Mixed 50%
Roma are under pressure to raise funds and Koné has been flagged as an affordable target; United have spoken to the player’s agents (analysis / transfer window context).
26 JulRead full article → - FFourFourTwoReports say United have reached an agreement in principle with Manu Koné (Corriere dello Sport via Sport Witness cited); Corriere cited a €60m figure and Sport Witness suggested €45m+bonuses.Mixed 50%
Reports say United have reached an agreement in principle with Manu Koné (Corriere dello Sport via Sport Witness cited); Corriere cited a €60m figure and Sport Witness suggested €45m+bonuses.
23 JulRead full article → - YYahoo Sports (UK)Reports say Manchester United have added Manu Koné to their shortlist and have made contact recently; coverage notes Roma’s valuation and that interest is not yet advanced.Mixed 50%
Reports say Manchester United have added Manu Koné to their shortlist and have made contact recently; coverage notes Roma’s valuation and that interest is not yet advanced.
18 JulRead full article → - SSky SportsManchester United are considering Roma midfielder Manu Koné as a target for their midfield rebuild; Roma reportedly frustrated by lack of a decisive offer. (Interest/priority but no completed deal.)ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 38%
Manchester United are considering Roma midfielder Manu Koné as a target for their midfield rebuild; Roma reportedly frustrated by lack of a decisive offer. (Interest/priority but no completed deal.)
28 JulRead full article → - TThe Hard TackleCorriere dello Sport / other reports: Manu Koné linked with Manchester United; reports that Roma are preparing to accept offers and United have made enquiries (midfield target updates).Low-trust 20%
Corriere dello Sport / other reports: Manu Koné linked with Manchester United; reports that Roma are preparing to accept offers and United have made enquiries (midfield target updates).
23 JulRead full article → - TTeamTalkReports relay that United have contacted the player’s agents and Roma value Koné in the region of €60m/£51m (coverage includes David Ornstein commentary on profile and valuation).Low-trust 20%
Reports relay that United have contacted the player’s agents and Roma value Koné in the region of €60m/£51m (coverage includes David Ornstein commentary on profile and valuation).
14 JulRead full article →