Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 19 Aug 2026
Man City eye Manu Kone as midfield rebuild accelerates
With Rodri and Reijnders sold, City target Roma's dynamic midfielder Manu Kone.
M. Kone
player
Player
Manu Kone
Position
Midfielder
Current club
Roma
Linked club
Manchester City
Reported fee
£51m
What happened. Manchester City have identified Roma's Manu Kone as a potential signing after selling Rodri and Reijnders for around £110m.
- Kone has 19 France caps and started four World Cup matches.
- Chelsea and United have also been linked with the midfielder.
- City are also pursuing Ayyoub Bouaddi and Enzo Fernandez.
City are in a frantic final fortnight of the window, with multiple deals in progress.
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