Manchester City find Koné interesting after Manchester United pursuit | OneFootball

There are reports in England that Roma midfielder Manu Koné could become a target for Manchester City, after Manchester United were turned off by the €60m asking price.

It had seemed all summer as if Koné would be on his way out after seeing his value sky-rocket thanks to fine performances both in Serie A for the Giallorossi and for France at the 2026 World Cup.

He was the breakout star of Les Bleus in that tournament, so the €50m asking price went up to at least €60m.

Koné caught the eye of Premier League clubs

DORTMUND, GERMANY – AUGUST 15: Manu Kone of AS Roma is challenged by Jobe Bellingham of Borussia Dortmund during the pre-season friendly match between Borussia Dortmund and AS Roma at Signal Iduna Park on August 15, 2026 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

Inter and Manchester United had been hovering around, but looked elsewhere, and it was assumed by mid-August that there would be no new developments.

However, Mail Sport claim today that Manchester City have turned the spotlight back on Koné for a potential swoop after selling Tijjani Reijnders to Al-Qadsiah for €61m.

This comes just a year after spending €55m plus €14m in add-ons to buy Reijnders from Milan.

Roma know that they need sales to fund other transfer activity, in areas where they are more lacking in alternatives.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 15: Omar Marmoush #22 of Egypt carries the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between Belgium and Egypt at Seattle Stadium on June 15, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

In turn, it’s reported today that Manchester City are ready to sell Omar Marmoush and Savinho to Tottenham Hotspur for a combined €150m.