Manchester United's pursuit of Manu Kone remains uncertain as the Red Devils are reluctant to meet the agreed £35m price tag for the France midfielder. Despite this, the move is not completely off the table, and the club may turn their attention to another option in midfield.
The 25-year-old Kone has been a key player for France at the World Cup this summer, starting in several crucial matches. His impressive performances have increased his valuation, and Roma, his current club, is reportedly demanding at least €60 million (£51.1m) to part with him.
Atletico Madrid and Liverpool are also keen on signing Kone, with the latter already seen a bid of €40m (£34.1m) turned down by Roma. The Frenchman has been in high demand, and his future will likely become clearer in the coming weeks as Financial Fair Play rules and Roma's financial situation come into play.
Gasperini, Roma's coach, has expressed concerns about the club's financial situation, stating that they will need to balance their books in order to comply with Financial Fair Play rules. The uncertainty surrounding Kone's future is likely to continue, with several clubs vying for his signature.
Kone has been a key player for France at the World Cup, starting in several crucial matches. His impressive performances have increased his valuation, and it remains to be seen whether Manchester United will be able to meet Roma's demands.
As the World Cup continues, Kone's focus remains on the tournament, and he has stated that he wants to remain exclusively focused on the competition. His future will likely be discussed after the tournament, and it will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds.
Manchester United's pursuit of Kone is just one of several transfer rumors surrounding the club, with several other players also being linked with a move to Old Trafford. The club's transfer activity will be closely monitored in the coming weeks as the transfer window continues.
