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Man Utd told France star Manu Kone will cost over £45m as Red Devils turn to new target after abandoning bid to sign Ederson from Atalanta

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JULY 11 • goal

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One shot during win Kone had one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 2-0 victory versus Morocco.

Impact Kone was more of a pivot in the midfield for France, but still failed to get on the ball all that much compared to previous games, only completing 35 passes before exiting. He would earn a shot and a chance created in the attack to go along with a tackle won and an interception in the defense. He continues to be a likely starter until Aurelien Tchouameni is ready to start again, which could come in the semifinals against either Spain or Belgium.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

All-around impact versus Paraguay Kone generated three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Paraguay. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 81st minute.

Impact Kone led his team with 66 accurate passes Saturday while adding four ball recoveries, and he even attempted a few shots, although they were mostly weak long-range efforts. He bounced back to the starting XI due to Aurelien Tchouameni's (thigh) injury absence, and it's now a viable possibility that the Roma man will get more opportunities if his teammate faces a longer spell on the sidelines. Although he's a rather complete midfielder, Kone can't be expected to score or assist and could instead focus on maintaining possession and disrupting opponents' attacks in the final stages of the competition.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes on both ends Kone had one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 4-1 victory over Norway.

Impact Kone registered one shot, one key passes and two tackles (one won) across his 90 minutes in Friday's 4-1 win over Norway, providing the defensive structure alongside Aurelien Tchouameni that allowed France's attacking players to express themselves freely against a heavily rotated Norwegian side that relied on long throws and counter-attacks to generate its rare threatening moments. The Roma midfielder completed 51 passes and contributed consistently to France's possession dominance, and his disciplined presence in the defensive midfield role gives coach Didier Deschamps a reliable option to screen the backline as the tournament moves into its knockout phase against more dangerous opponents.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

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World Cup debut in midfield Kone had one shot (zero on goal) in Monday's 3-0 victory against Iraq.

Impact Kone made his World Cup debut and got the nod alongside Adrien Rabiot in central midfield after manager Didier Deschamps selected the Roma midfielder ahead of Aurelien Tchouameni. He fired a shot within the opening minute and played a key role in helping France dictate the pace of the match, providing strong cover in front of the back line as Iraq struggled to create any sustained attacking threat. Kone was outstanding on both sides of the ball, adding three tackles (two won), and his performance may have strengthened his case for a starting role throughout the remainder of the tournament. Roma's midfielder and France have now secured a place in the Round of 32 and will face Norway on June 26 with the top spot in Group I on the line.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Subdued display against Verona Kone (thigh) had two clearances and eight completed passes and committed one foul in 18 minutes in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Verona.

Impact Kone returned from a one-game absence but didn't get the nod and didn't do a lot during a short stint off the bench. He closes his solid campaign with two goals, three assists, 27 chances created and 52 tackles in 36 games.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Verona clash Kone (thigh) will be an option Sunday after working regularly in recent days, La Voce reported.

Impact Kone will be in the running to start with Neil El Aynaoui and Niccolo Pisilli after being diagnosed with an ailment following his absence in the derby. He has assisted once and added three chances created, three tackles (one won) and three interceptions in his last five showings (all starts).

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing minor problem Kone is dealing with some muscle fatigue, TuttoSport informed.

Impact Kone was a late scratch for the derby but avoided a strain and has a shot to recover for Sunday's fixture against Verona. Niccolo Pisilli and Neil El Aynaoui both started sans him against Lazio.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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Ruled out for Lazio game Kone (undisclosed) will miss Sunday's clash with Lazio.

Impact Kone got hurt too close to the game to be called up and will be better assessed in the next few days to determine his status for the season finale against Verona. Niccolo Pisilli, Bryan Cristante and Neil El Aynaoui are all starting in the midfield in a less aggressive formation, with Matias Soule initially on the bench.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Lazio bout Kone picked up a muscular problem in the final training session of the week and is in doubt for Sunday's derby with Lazio, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Kone was unable to complete the last practice before the game and might undergo the tests in the next few hours to assess the severity of his late issue and determine his status for Sunday. Niccolo Pisilli and Neil El Aynaoui woul soak up his workload if he weren't available or 100 percent.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Provides one assist in win Manu Kone assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Monday's 4-0 win versus Fiorentina.

Impact Kone played a decisive supporting role in Monday's 4-0 win over Fiorentina, delivering the assist for Mario Hermoso's third goal in the first half after beating Nicolo Fagioli on the byline and squaring a perfectly timed cross for his teammate to finish. The French midfielder was disciplined and technically assured throughout the 90 minutes, combining defensive intensity with progressive ball-carrying, while adding one key pass and one tackle. Kone has now registered three assists across 27 Serie A appearances this season, operating as the most defensively active midfielder in his side's 3-4-2-1 system and remaining a key figure during a strong run that has seen his team win eight of their last 11 home league matches.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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Fit again Kone (thigh) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Fiorentina.

Impact Kone was likely for Monday and has passed his testing, with the midfielder recovering from a thigh injury to return to a starting role immediately. He continues in his regular role when fit, earning four goal contributions in 26 appearances (26 starts) this season.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return against Fiorentina Kone (thigh) resumed training fully Wednesday, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Kone will have multiple sessions to work on his fitness and be in contention to start Monday versus Fiorentina despite missing the last five games because of a thigh injury. Niccolo Pisilli took his place for the most part. He has provided one assist in his last five displays (all starts), notching four shots (zero on target), five chances created and eight tackles (one won) during that stretch.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing thigh lesion Kone has been diagnosed with a biceps femoris strain in his right thigh, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Kone is expected to miss at least a month and, while he'll try to accelerate during the break, he'll likely skip a game or two after it. Neil El Aynaoui and Niccolo Pisilli will both enjoy an uptick in minutes with Kone on the shelf.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off early midweek Kone left Thursday's UEFA Europa League game versus Bologna after 20 minutes due to an apparent right thigh injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Kone recently missed one match because of muscle fatigue in the same area and was in significant pain upon leaving the pitch. He'll be a long shot to appear against Lecce on Sunday, given the short turnaround. Niccolo Pisilli and Neil El Aynaoui will pick up the slack if he's forced to spend some time on the sidelines.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in return against Como Kone (thigh) drew one foul and recorded one tackle (zero won) and one clearance in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Como.

Impact Kone got the call and played the whole game after dealing with a small injury, but wasn't the usual presence in the midfield and didn't pick up stats on either end. He has registered at least one clearance in his last four displays, accumulating six, assisting once and notching four off-target shots, four chances created, and seven tackles (one won) during that stretch.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Sunday Kone (thigh) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Como.

Impact Kone was likely to be fit Sunday, and he now is, with the midfielder earning a spot in the starting XI immediately after his injury. He has only missed the start in three appearances all season, likely to remain in a starting role moving forward.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to return versus Como Kone (thigh) has been spotted in training and has good chances of starting against Como on Sunday, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Kone was spared midweek because of an ailment, mostly to preserve him for this match and the return leg against Bologna. He'll substitute for Neil El Aynoui if indeed fit enough to get the call. He has notched at least one clearance in his last three displays, amassing five, assisting once and adding four off-target shots, three key passes and six tackles (one won) during that stretch.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched for Bologna clash Kone (thigh) isn't available for Thursday's game versus Bologna.

Impact Kone was initially listed on the bench but retreated to the stands after testing his conditions in warm-ups and will be in doubt for Sunday's away fixture versus Como. Neil Aynaoui, Niccolo Pisilli and Bryan Cristante all started in this one, with Lorenzo Pellegrini initially spared.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Kone (thigh) is on the bench for Thursday's game against Bologna.

Impact Kone was questionable for this contest, but the midfielder will wait for a chance to return off the bench. The Frenchman has been a regular starter for Roma in 2025/26, making 29 starts between the Serie A and the Europa League.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

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Finishing problem for the French midfielder.

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