Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleManchester United have reportedly reached an agreement in principle with French midfielder Manu Kone, according to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport. Despite this agreement, the club has not yet submitted an official bid for Kone, but are expected to pursue a defensive midfielder this summer after securing Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos. The need for reinforcements at Manchester United is pressing, following the departure of Casemiro and a long-term injury sustained by Manuel Ugarte at the World Cup. The club also recently missed out on signing Elliot Anderson, who ultimately joined rivals Manchester City in a significant £116 million transfer. Kone, who represented France at the World Cup, is valued by his club Roma at approximately €50 million, with Atletico Madrid, Chelsea and Al-Hilal also reportedly showing interest. In fullTransfer news LIVE: Man Utd agree midfielder terms, Arsenal identify new targets after injury blow, Liverpool hijack PSG bidMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Manchester United have made the first move as they look to win the race for Roma's Manu Kone - with the France midfielder also on Arsenal's radar

Manchester United have completed several signings in the summer transfer window and continue to be linked with other targets, including Roma's Manu Kone