{"id":49935,"date":"2026-07-10T01:40:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T05:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/10\/just-in-man-united-step-up-50m-pursuit-of-midfielder-as-premier-league-move-beckons\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T01:40:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T05:40:19","slug":"just-in-man-united-step-up-50m-pursuit-of-midfielder-as-premier-league-move-beckons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/10\/just-in-man-united-step-up-50m-pursuit-of-midfielder-as-premier-league-move-beckons\/","title":{"rendered":"JUST IN: Man United step up \u00a350m pursuit of midfielder as Premier League move beckons"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/10\/just-in-man-united-step-up-50m-pursuit-of-midfielder-as-premier-league-move-beckons\/#Manchester_United_add_France_star_to_transfer_list\" >Manchester United add France star to transfer list<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/10\/just-in-man-united-step-up-50m-pursuit-of-midfielder-as-premier-league-move-beckons\/#This_deal_could_suit_Uniteds_midfield_rebuild\" >This deal could suit United&#8217;s midfield rebuild<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United&#8217;s midfield rebuild could take another big step this summer, with the club considering a move for one of Serie A&#8217;s most dynamic young players.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>United need better athleticism, ball-carrying ability and control in the center, especially if they want to compete consistently at the top of the Premier League again.<\/p>\n<div id=\"message-list_1779082922.637049\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-sender primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-message_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-alt_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-date_time primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reaction_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reply_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-link_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-attachment_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-has_draft_reply primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-pinned_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-edited_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-later_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-translated_state\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The latest target will offer a different profile to the traditional holding midfielder.<\/p>\n<p>He is comfortable in possession of the ball, advances under pressure, and plays both a defensive and box-to-box role.<\/p>\n<p>However, growing interest from other countries means United may need to act quickly if they decide he is suitable.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_United_add_France_star_to_transfer_list\"><\/span>Manchester United add France star to transfer list<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to TEAMtalk, Manchester United are preparing to sign the French international after learning he wants to try himself in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>Roma are reportedly willing to consider a sale if an acceptable offer is received, with a transfer fee of around \u00a350m thought to be enough to start serious talks.<\/p>\n<p>The 25-year-old arrived in Italy from Borussia M\u00f6nchengladbach in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Roma&#8217;s official announcement confirmed that his first loan included a compulsory buyout option, while also highlighting his Olympic silver medal with France.<\/p>\n<p>His development at Roma subsequently helped establish him as a senior international and then an important Serie A midfielder.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"This_deal_could_suit_Uniteds_midfield_rebuild\"><\/span>This deal could suit United&#8217;s midfield rebuild<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kone has so far remained cautious when discussing his future.<\/p>\n<p>Football Italia reported in June that he was fully focused on the World Cup and would discuss the club&#8217;s situation after the tournament.<\/p>\n<p>This suggests a clearer decision could be made once his international commitments are complete.<\/p>\n<p>Kone would be a strong addition as United need a midfielder who can cover space and advance the ball, rather than simply collecting possession in safe areas. His physicality and ability to escape pressure will translate well to English football.<\/p>\n<p>A reported \u00a350m valuation is a significant amount, but not unreasonable for a 25-year-old international player who is in his prime.<\/p>\n<p>United will need to carefully assess his recent hamstring problems before making such an investment.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Man Utd to complete \u20ac45m midfield deal soon despite scary rumors from Brazil <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United&#8217;s midfield rebuild could take another big step this summer, with the club considering a move for one of Serie A&#8217;s most dynamic young players.United need better athleticism, ball-carrying ability and control in the center, especially if they want to compete consistently at the top of the Premier League again. 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