MAN UTD are reportedly looking at adding another midfielder to their ranks.
Michael Carrick’s side are set for a double swoop for Brazilian midfielder Ederson and .
Man Utd have made an enquiry about a France World Cup star Credit: Jean Catuffe/DPPI/Shutterstock
According to reports, the Red Devils want to sign Manu Koné Credit: Alamy Live News.
But, according to Roma Press , via La Repubblica, the Red Devils have made an approach for France midfielder Manu Koné.
The report claims that the Premier League side see Koné as an alternative to Aurélien Tchouaméni,
However, Koné won’t come cheap – with his club slapping a £43million price tag on his head.
The Frenchman has been in imperious form at the World, drawing plaudits from .
Vieira told ITV ahead of France’s game against Norway: “He has come into the World Cup with a couple of injuries and it has been a quite difficult season for him.
“But he is for me, the best midfielder in France today. I would put him ahead of Aurelien Tchouameni and Adrien Rabiot because he has got this mobility to move around the pitch.
“He is aggressive, he is a ball winner and he has got this technical ability to be part of the build-up. He can break lines and play forward.”
Man Utd are looking to rebuild their midfield this summer, and reportedly want to sign three in that position following Manuel Ugarte’s longterm injury.
They are close to announcing a deal for star Andrey Santos for £50million, who is believed to be undergoing a medical today.
While a move for Ederson, which was agreed back in June, was held up when Brazil called the Atalanta star up to their World Cup squad.
He has , with a deal expected to be announced should no problems arise.
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