Rashford emerges in Kone talks between Roma and Manchester United
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Marcus Rashford has reportedly surfaced in negotiations between Roma and Manchester United, potentially linked to a deal involving midfielder Kone.
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Attributed to original sourceReports in Italy claim that Marcus Rashford’s name has come up in talks between Roma and Manchester United while discussing a potential transfer for Manu Kone, but the chances of the Giallorossi striking a deal for the England international already seem slim.
Rashford unlikely for Roma despite Kone talks Manchester United are among the clubs interested in a potential deal for Roma and France midfielder Kone, who impressed with his performances while on international duty at the 2026 World Cup.
Roma are still looking at the possibility of needing to sell players in order to comply with FFP restrictions, and selling Kone this summer could potentially raise around €60m in transfer fees according to the latest updates from La Gazzetta dello Sport.
However, despite their initial interest, Manchester United are not entirely convinced by Kone, especially at a cost of €60m, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports. Saturday’s update claims that the Manchester United management are not unanimous on the decision to sign Kone at that price.
So, United are expected to continue negotiating with Roma in an attempt to lower their asking price.
La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Manchester United could seek to include Rashford in negotiations for Kone.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JUNE 27: Marcus Rashford #11 of England during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between Panama and England at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 27, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images) There are already several issues with this proposal, however, not least the player’s salary which is reported to be worth around €10m per season in net wages, plus bonuses of around €2.5m, which would make him the highest-paid player in Serie A by some distance.
Roma would also be looking at the possibility of signing Rashford on an initial loan deal rather than on a permanent transfer, and La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that United would still have to cover a significant chunk of the forward’s salary, which seems an unlikely scenario.
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What happened
Roma and Manchester United are in talks, and Marcus Rashford's name has reportedly emerged as part of the discussions. The negotiations appear connected to a potential move for Kone, though Rashford's exact role—whether as a makeweight, a separate loan possibility, or a bargaining chip—remains unclear. Rashford has been heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford in recent windows, and Roma could represent a new suitor as they look to strengthen.
Chance analysis
Rashford's inclusion in Roma-United talks signals continued openness from United to facilitate his exit. If Rashford is offered to Roma, it could affect Roma's attack depth and United's wage bill/roster planning. The fact that Rashford's name surfaces alongside a Kone deal suggests multi-player negotiation tactics rather than a straightforward transfer.
If Rashford joins Roma, it could significantly bolster their attack while freeing United's squad space and wages.
Monitor whether Rashford formally moves to Roma or if this remains a negotiation tactic in a separate deal.