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Manchester City targets Manu Koné amid Tottenham’s forward talks

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 8:56 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Manchester City targets Manu Koné amid Tottenham’s forward talks
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Manchester City has identified Roma’s Manu Koné as a target to enhance their midfield options. The France World Cup midfielder may cost around £50 million. City has already signed Elliot Anderson for £116 million and is nearing an £85 million deal for Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi. Meanwhile, Tottenham is discussing a £150 million double deal involving forwards Savinho and Marmoush.

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  • •Manchester City targets Manu Koné from Roma.
  • •Koné expected to cost around £50 million.
  • •City signed Elliot Anderson for £116 million.
  • •Tottenham discusses a £150 million deal for Savinho and Marmoush.
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  • 8:56 PMThe Guardian Sport — Manchester City target Roma’s Manu Koné as Spurs talk over Savinho and Marmoush deal
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France World Cup midfielder could cost £50m Tottenham discussing £150m double deal for forward pair Manchester City have identified Roma’s Manu Koné as a potential target to further strengthen Enzo Maresca’s options in midfield. While City have already bought Elliot Anderson for £116m and are closing in on the £85m signing of Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi, Maresca also admires Koné for his dynamic mode of play. He would be expected to cost around £50m. Continue reading...

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