What Man United must pay as Serie A giants make major transfer decision on key INEOS target
2One midfielder many thought Manchester United would sign was Manu Koné.Heading into last summer, it was the worst-kept secret in football that United would overhaul their midfield.There was a need t...
Manchester United finds itself in the position of needing to pay a significant sum to secure the services of Serie A powerhouse, Roma midfielder Manu Koné. It was widely anticipated that the English club would replace their midfield, with Koné being a prime candidate to take over from Casemiro. However, United's recent midfield signings, including Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and Carlos Baleba, have made a potential move for Koné much less likely.
Roma had previously blocked Koné's move to Manchester United, but fresh interest is now expected, with the Italian club reportedly demanding an asking price of around €100 million. This hefty sum makes a return for Koné on a permanent basis unlikely, as United's successful midfield rebuild may have put them off making a large investment. Nonetheless, it cannot be ruled out that Koné could still be a target for the Red Devils, who may be forced to reconsider their plans if Roma refuses to meet their demands.
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