Manchester United in talks with Koné’s agents, but no offer for Roma yet | OneFootball

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano says Manchester United have ‘had phone contact’ with Manu Koné’s agent, but haven’t yet submitted an official offer for Roma.

Manchester United are looking for further midfield reinforcement even after securing the signatures of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.

Roma still waiting for Man United’s offer for Koné

The Red Devils have refused to complete a deal to sign Ederson from Atalanta after the Brazilian underwent the second part of medical tests in England, but are still looking to Serie A for another midfielder.

The interest in Roma’s Koné has been confirmed by multiple sources and Fabrizio Romano adds in his YouTube channel that Manchester United executives had a phone call with the Frenchman’s representatives.

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)

It is reported that the relationship between Koné’s agents and Manchester United is excellent, but Roma have yet to receive a formal approach from the Premier League club.

Koné has just completed his second season at Roma and was part of the French national team that reached the semifinals at the 2026 World Cup.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JULY 14: Manu Kone #6 of France competes for the ball against Mikel Merino #6 of Spain during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between France and Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Inter were close to signing Koné last summer, but Roma owners blocked the transfer which would have cost the Nerazzurri circa €45m.

Therefore, it is unlikely that Roma will accept selling the 25-year-old for less than that sum this summer.