{"id":1095937,"date":"2026-07-18T01:21:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T01:21:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1095937\/"},"modified":"2026-07-18T01:21:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T01:21:34","slug":"man-utd-ineos-to-bid-in-coming-days-for-third-midfield-signing-as-star-says-yes-to-joining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1095937\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd: INEOS to bid ‘in coming days’ for THIRD midfield signing as star says YES to joining"},"content":{"rendered":"

Manchester United<\/a> are pushing hard to bring in another new midfielder after signing Youri Tielemans<\/a> and Andrey Santos, with Roma\u2019s Manu Kone the next big name on their shortlist.<\/p>\n

The Red Devils have considered a host of stars in their exhaustive search, but have settled on France international Kone as their next top target. However, they do face competition from Chelsea.<\/p>\n

Indeed, we revealed on Thursday that Chelsea are big admirers of Kone and have spoken with Roma over a potential deal<\/a>, as they hold talks about over Alejandro Garnacho\u2019s potential move to the Italian side.<\/p>\n

As we reported, we could see both Man Utd<\/a> and Chelsea both go head-to-head for the midfielder\u2019s signature.<\/p>\n

Now, according to Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport, as cited by Sport Witness<\/a>, Man Utd have approached Kone\u2019s representatives and learnt his \u2018total willingness\u2019 to make a move to Old Trafford this summer.<\/p>\n

The Red Devils have been buoyed by the feedback and are reportedly \u2018expected to submit an offer in the coming days\u2019.<\/p>\n

However, Chelsea are also said to be set to bid imminently, so Michael Carrick\u2019s side certainly won\u2019t have it all their own way.<\/p>\n

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Man Utd face \u00a351m hurdle to next midfield signing<\/p>\n

Kone\u2019s<\/a> future will likely be resolved once his World Cup campaign has finished, as France still need to play England in the third-place play-off.<\/p>\n

The following days could therefore be crucial in determining whether Man Utd or Chelsea<\/a> win the race.<\/p>\n

TEAMtalk transfer insider, Graeme Bailey, provided us with an exclusive update earlier today<\/a>, confirming that the Premier League duo will likely have to pay around \u00a351million to lure Kone from Roma.<\/p>\n

\u201cManu Kone was a player that United and a number of English clubs always appreciated, but there were some historical doubts.<\/p>\n

\u201cIndeed, Liverpool looked long and hard at him a few summers ago, before eventually opting for other targets.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince then, though, he has really grown as a player, and especially since moving to Rome.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe has been a key player for Roma, he has become a trusted player under Didier Deschamps for France. United feel he has matured, and that is appealing. Yes, he does not have Premier League experience, but they think he has everything they want and need.<\/p>\n

\u201cKone is very much one of the more serious options for their last remaining midfield slot.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe fact he is available for a fee of around \u00a351m (\u20ac60m, $68.5m) fits in with their strategy nicely, allowing them to work their budget further for other signings.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn fact, there will be a lot of satisfaction at United if they furnish Michael Carrick with three top new midfield signings for a combined fee of \u00a3135m, given the crazy prices floating around this summer.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am told United is a huge appeal to Kone, and his camp have made that known to Jason Wilcox et al.\u201d<\/p>\n

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