Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationBBC SportUnverified source· 19 Aug 2026
Man City join Man Utd in chase for Manu Kone
Manchester City are set to rival neighbours Manchester United for Roma midfielder Manu Kone.
M. Kone
player
Player
Manu Kone
Position
Midfielder
Current club
Roma
Linked club
Manchester City, Manchester United
What happened. Manchester City have identified Roma's Manu Kone as a potential signing, with the France midfielder already linked to Manchester United this summer.
- Kone is 25 years old and plays for Roma.
- Aston Villa are interested in Tosin Adarabioyo.
- Tottenham are in talks for Savinho and Omar Marmoush.
The transfer window is open, and City's interest could spark a bidding war with United.
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