Roma’s Kone a serious option for Manchester United as well as Ederson | OneFootball

Reports 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).