Newcastle set sights on Manu Kone as Tonali replacement

Manu Koné is awaiting news on his future.

The 2001-born player is focused on the World Cup with France, but his permanence in Rome for next season, his first Champions League campaign with the Giallorossi, is still unclear.

The former Borussia Mönchengladbach player played the entire match in Deschamps’s 1-0 victory over Paraguay, delivering a solid performance, including three shots, eight runs with the ball, and over 90% pass completion. “It was a very tough match, but we’re happy. We adapted to it today. They were a rather… physical team!” These are the words of the Giallorossi midfielder, who has attracted interest from Premier League clubs.

As Leggo reports, Newcastle are interested in the French midfielder, having just sold Tonali to Tottenham.

This transfer deal could also impact the Giallorossi’s strategic decisions.

The 2001-born player is valued at around €50 million, a figure within Newcastle’s reach, especially after parting ways with the former AC Milan midfielder for a fixed fee of approximately €108 million, plus bonuses that could accrue over the years.