Manchester City have set their sights on a deal for AS Roma’s Manu Kone following the confirmation of Tijjani Reijnders’s exit yesterday.
Reijnders joined Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Qadsiah after only one season at the Etihad.
Why City are targeting Manu Kone
Having also facilitated the departure of talisman Rodri to Barcelona in recent days, Enzo Maresca is now sweating over how his side will be lining up for the season ahead with such crucial names gone.
Along with the two midfielders this week, long-serving Blues Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva and John Stones all bid farewell to City at the end of 2025/2026 – not to mention the fact that Pep Guardiola also pulled the curtains on his tenure.
His successor, formerly of Chelsea and Leicester City, faces an uphill battle to maintain the standard Guardiola had set over the last nine years.
City could’ve gone head-to-head with Red Devils for Kone
As per a report from Mail Sport last night, Maresca thinks that Kone is a solid place to start.
City have already acquired the services of Elliot Anderson for £116 million, but his debut in the Community Shield left much to be desired, and it goes without saying that more depth is crucial.
Kone has been linked with a move away from Roma since the window opened, especially after he impressed with his World Cup performances for France.
Manchester United have been among his suitors, though they haven’t gone as far as submitting a formal offer, instead prioritising Premier League-proven players in the form of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.
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Having sent an opening bid for Carlos Baleba on Wednesday, it looks as though the Red Devils won’t need to materialise their interest in Kone unless their pursuit of the Brighton and Hove Albion youngster falls through.
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