Manchester City targets AS Roma's Manu Kone for midfield boost

Manchester City is looking to strengthen its midfield following the departures of Rodri, Bernardo Silva, and Tijjani Reijnders. The club has identified AS Roma's French international Manu Kone as a key target, with Roma reportedly setting an asking price of around £51 million. Additionally, City maintains interest in Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi and Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, although they are hesitant to meet Chelsea's asking price of £120 million. The potential move for Kone may indicate a shift in City's midfield structure, especially considering the recent performance and role of Nico Gonzalez.

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