Manchester United may not pursue Manu Koné; Roma deal uncertain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 9:50 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Manchester United has not prioritized a transfer for Manu Koné, who is set to return to play for Roma on August 10. The potential transfer appears stalled as no concrete offers have been made. Despite interest from United's head of scouting, manager Michael Carrick prefers a player with Premier League experience. As a result, Koné's future remains uncertain, with speculation he may stay at Roma for now.
- •Koné is expected to return on August 10 after extended vacation.
- •No formal offers have been made to Roma for Koné.
- •Manchester United's interest is complicated by internal disagreements.
- •Carrick is leaning towards a different player profile.
- •Koné's move remains in limbo as discussions continue.
- 9:50 AMYahoo Sports — Kone not a priority for Man United, could stay at Roma
"On August 10th, Manu Koné will be available again for Gian Piero Gasperini. The Frenchman is almost finished with his postponed World Cup vacation. However, the Giallorossi number 17 wasn’t certain...
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