Man United turn to Baleba, easing Roma's Kone fears

Manchester United's shift to Brighton's Carlos Baleba could keep Manu Kone at Roma.

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What happened. Manchester United are closing in on Carlos Baleba from Brighton, with a €70m offer reported, which could end their interest in Roma's Manu Kone.

• United already signed Tielemans and Santos this window.
• Roma seek around €60m for Kone if they sell.
• No other concrete interest in Kone reported.

If Baleba joins, United's midfield spending nears €170m, making a Kone move unlikely.

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