Man Utd Move Has “Huge Appeal” For £51M Rated World Cup Star

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Roma midfielder Manu Kone is very keen on a switch to Man Utd, according to reports.

Speaking to TEAMtalkjournalist Graeme Bailey said that the France international’s representatives have communicated to Director of Football Jason Wilcox that he is open to the move:

“Kone is very much one of the more serious options for their last remaining midfield slot. The fact he is available for a fee of around £51m (€60m) fits in with their strategy nicely, allowing them to work their budget further for other signings.”

“In fact, there will be a lot of satisfaction at United if they furnish Michael Carrick with three top new midfield signings for a combined fee of £135m, given the crazy prices floating around this summer. I am told United is a huge appeal to Kone, and his camp have made that known to Jason Wilcox et al.”

Roma want to sell Kone

As Bailey mentions, the midfielder is on the market this summer, with the Giallorossi needing to balance the books. They are in danger of breaking a settlement agreement with UEFA following a previous breach of Financial Fair Play rules.

Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini confirmed that Kone’s departure was likely earlier this week, stating that Roma still needed to raise more funds despite finishing in the Champions League places last season.

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The Man Utd target has several other suitors

The 25-year-old has impressed at the World Cup with France, so it is not a complete surprise that the Red Devils are not alone in pursuing his signature.

Reports in the Italian press have also named Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool as potential suitors, but the fact that Kone is open to joining United is a significant boost nonetheless.

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