Manchester United Step Up Manu Koné Pursuit with €50m Bid in the Works

Manchester United are pressing ahead with their midfield rebuild and have set their sights on Roma's French midfielder Manu Koné. Initial talks revolved around a swap deal involving Marcus Rashford, but the wage disparity between the two players quickly killed that route. Still, United haven't backed off - they are now preparing a straight cash offer worth €50 million. Roma, however, are holding out for €60 million, a valuation that could tempt Saudi side Al-Ahli into the race. Chelsea and Atlético Madrid are also monitoring the 25-year-old's situation, though both clubs have their own unresolved squad issues before they can make a concrete move.