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AS Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini has made a frank transfer admission regarding Manu Kone, which will come as music to the ears of Manchester United.<\/p>\n
United are ramping up their pursuit of midfield reinforcements after missing out on Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes to Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur respectively.<\/p>\n
Last week, the club also pulled out of a deal for Atalanta\u2019s Ederson, who is believed to have failed his medical after a club-to-club agreement was struck last month. Atalanta remain adamant that Ederson is 100% fit and are even prepared to offer him a new deal after the transfer to United collapsed.<\/p>\n
The Red Devils are on the brink of announcing the arrival of Andrey Santos from Chelsea but they are keen on at least one more midfielder and possibly two.<\/p>\n
Over the past few days, Kone has emerged as a leading candidate for the club. A strong, aggressive and technically secure operator, Kone has impressed for France in the World Cup. He produced a masterclass in the 2-0 win over Morocco, helping the nation advance to the semi-finals against Spain.<\/p>\n
A report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that United are considering an offer for Kone. Roma are said to want \u00a347m to sanction his sale.<\/p>\n
In addition to United, Liverpool have also been credited with an interest in the 25-year-old. Now, Gasperini has admitted that Roma may be forced to let Kone go in an effort to balance the books.<\/p>\n
Gasperini said about the United target, \u201cKon\u00e9 did very well, especially in the first half of the season. He was a bit sluggish in the second half, and perhaps that\u2019s why he fared better at the World Cup.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHowever, he managed to earn a starting spot for France, and that shows his quality. Will he stay? I think these Financial Fair Play conditions vary from team to team; they\u2019re not precise.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added, \u201cIt\u2019s undeniable that Roma knew they needed to balance their books. I hope that reaching the Champions League will be enough.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBut it\u2019s clear that balance sheets are crucial for clubs, and there will be more clarity in the coming weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kone made 29 Serie A appearances in the 2025\/26 season, contributing two goals and three assists.<\/p>\n
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