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Roma midfielder Manu Kone will allegedly make the move to Manchester United next summer.
Will Manu Koné leave Roma and join Man Utd?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Manu Koné's transfer to Man Utd, as reports suggest a 60% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Man Utd has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Manu Koné.
- Man Utd has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Manu Koné (24).
- Man Utd has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Manu Koné.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Bruno Fernandes , Casemiro)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Kobbie Mainoo , Bruno Fernandes )
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Kobbie Mainoo )
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Kobbie Mainoo )
Alternatives of Man Utd
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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78.9
80.0
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Justin Kluivert |
 B'mouth
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€43.3M |
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78.8
83.4
|
James Garner |
 Everton
|
€25.6M |
|
78.5
78.5
|
Scott McTominay |
 Napoli
|
€58M |
|
78.5
88.3
|
Yéremy Pino |
 C. Palace
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€41.9M |
|
78.0
87.0
|
Xavi Simons |
 Tottenham
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€79M |
|
77.8
77.8
|
Bryan Cristante |
 Roma
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€17.6M |
|
77.4
88.9
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Carlos Baleba |
 Brighton
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€70.2M |
|
77.4
77.4
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Joelinton |
 Newcastle
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€40.3M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Muharemović | 09-01-2026 | Report | |
| James Garner | 27-12-2025 | Report | |
| Christ Inao Oulaï | 17-12-2025 | Report | |
| Christos Mouzakitis | 03-12-2025 | Report | |
| Assan Ouédraogo | 27-11-2025 | Report | |
| João Gomes | 19-11-2025 | Report | |
| Scott McTominay | 12-11-2025 | Report | |
| Kennet Eichhorn | 12-11-2025 | Report |
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Who is Manu Kone?
Manu Kone (FRA) is a a box to box midfielder and currently plays for Roma. Manu Kone is 24 years old (2001/05/17) and he is 185cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 17. Manu Kone has also been used as a deep lying playmaker and as a ball winning midfielder.
Manu Kone's current transfer value is between €51.9M and €63.4M. His last transfer was from Gladbach to Roma in 2025. Roma paid Gladbach €18M for Manu Kone.
Manu Kone latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
