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Manchester City targets Manu Kone for midfield rebuild this summer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 9:50 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Manchester City targets Manu Kone for midfield rebuild this summer

Summary

Manchester City is pursuing Manu Kone from Roma as part of their midfield overhaul following the departures of Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders. City reportedly aims to secure Kone, valued at around £51 million, alongside other midfield targets like Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille. The club’s strategy reflects a need to restore control and dynamism in the midfield. City is also in advanced talks to sell players to fund these acquisitions, potentially generating upwards of £140 million. The focus is on practical signings to reinvigorate the squad under Enzo Maresca.

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By the Numbers

•City identifies Manu Kone as a key signing target.
•Rodri and Reijnders sold for a combined £110 million.
•Kone has made five appearances for France national team.
•City in talks to sell Savinho and Omar Marmoush to Tottenham.
•City also targeting Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, valued at £85 million.

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9:50 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Man City ready to join the race for French midfielder

What they're saying

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Manchester City Eye Manu Kone as Midfield Rebuild AcceleratesManchester City’s summer has moved quickly, and the midfield overhaul now looks like the central story of their window. According to Dail...
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