Roma's Koné a serious option for Manchester United alongside Ederson
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Manchester United are reportedly considering Roma midfielder Manu Koné as a serious transfer target, with Atalanta's Ederson also on their radar.
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Attributed to original sourceReports in the UK claim that Roma’s Manu Kone has emerged as a ‘serious’ option for Manchester United this summer, despite the fact that they have already secured deals for two new midfielders in Atalanta’s Ederson and Chelsea’s Andrey Santos.
Kone on Manchester Untied’s list of midfield options The Premier League side seem desperate to add to their midfield department this summer and according to reports from TeamTalk, are looking to provide head coach Michael Carrick with a third new midfielder during the off-season.
United have already secured a €58.5m (£50m) deal for Chelsea’s Santos, and Ederson is currently having further medical tests with club doctors in the UK ahead of a potential €45m move from Atalanta.
According to reports from Graeme Bailey of TeamTalk , United still have the budget to add a third new midfielder to their ranks this summer and Roma’s Kone has emerged as a ‘serious’ option.
Kone is among the players to have been linked with a move away from Roma this summer given that the Giallorossi are still working under the restrictions of a financial fair play settlement agreement with UEFA.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JUNE 30: Manu Kone #6 of France inspects the pitch before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between France and Sweden at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 30, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images) Reports in Italy during the off-season have linked the France international with a big-money move away from the Stadio Olimpico, including to Premier League champions Arsenal . A price tag of €50m has been rumoured in Italy, although TeamTalk suggests that after a prominent role with the France national team at the 2026 World Cup, this could now be more like €58.5m (£50m).
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Manchester United are weighing up a move for Roma's French midfielder Manu Koné, who is described as a serious option for the club. The report suggests United are also monitoring Atalanta's Ederson as they look to strengthen their midfield. Both players are valued Serie A midfielders who have attracted interest from multiple European clubs. The story remains at the speculation stage with no fee or agreement mentioned.
Chance analysis
United appear to be targeting dynamic, ball-progressing midfielders from Serie A, a market where value can be found compared to Premier League prices. Koné has been a standout performer for Roma and would address United's long-standing need for midfield control. Acquiring either player would be a significant positive for United's midfield depth but comes with competition from other suitors and negotiation complexity with Italian clubs.
A potential midfield reinforcement for Manchester United, while Roma risk losing a key player if a deal materializes.
If United sign Koné or Ederson, expect improved midfield control and pressing; treat as low-confidence rumor until official confirmation.