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Man Utd news: Manu Kone agreement reached as player requests Old Trafford move
Jul 27 2026 04:18 · By Abbie Meehan/Senior Sports Writer · 36 Reads
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Manchester United are pushing for more reinforcements as they continue their pre-season tour of Europe. Michael Carrick has welcomed Youri Tielemans , Karl Darlow and Andrey Santos to Old Trafford.
The United boss needs to build a squad capable of competing domestically and in the Champions League. Paris Saint-Germain are next up for the Red Devils before Leeds and then a reunion with Ruben Amorim against AC Milan .
Carrick could have another transfer through the door before the next fixture as Manu Kone has reportedly agreed personal terms to head to Old Trafford. And another target in Carlos Baleba is desperate to join him as the Brighton star explores the possibility of a United move.
Here, Mirror Football examines the latest coming out of Old Trafford.
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Kone has reportedly agreed personal terms with United. Corriere dello Sport suggest that the Roma midfielder is keen to join the Premier League side, with a fee yet to be agreed.
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It is understood that United are in contact with Roma and plan to submit a bid of around £42.7million (€50m). Real Madrid withdrew from the race for Kone after seeing their £34.1m (€40m) offer rejected.
Saudi side Al-Ahli and Chelsea are also interested and Kone's fee could rise to £51.2m (€60m) if a bidding war ensues.
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Baleba's camp have reportedly got in touch with United once again to suss out a move to Old Trafford. Fabrizio Romano claims that the 22-year-old's representatives have made contact and is keen to work under Carrick.
The Brighton midfielder was pushing for a move last year and sees United as his dream destination. The Seagulls were demanding £100m for his services, which stalled any potential deal.
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