{"id":50262,"date":"2026-07-16T23:11:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T03:11:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/16\/chelsea-begin-move-to-take-over-manchester-uniteds-50m-target\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T23:11:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T03:11:11","slug":"chelsea-begin-move-to-take-over-manchester-uniteds-50m-target","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/16\/chelsea-begin-move-to-take-over-manchester-uniteds-50m-target\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea begin move to take over Manchester United&#8217;s \u00a350m target"},"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\/16\/chelsea-begin-move-to-take-over-manchester-uniteds-50m-target\/#Manchester_United_keen_on_Manu_Kone\" >Manchester United keen on Manu Kone<\/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\/16\/chelsea-begin-move-to-take-over-manchester-uniteds-50m-target\/#Kone_performed_well_in_Italy\" >Kone performed well in Italy.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Lisandro Martinez was lucky not to receive a red card in the match between Manchester United and Chelsea. (Photo by Michael Regan\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chelsea are interested in signing AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>They are already in contact with Italian clubs regarding the transfer of the Frenchman. Roma want to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea, and the Blues are looking to use the opportunity to discuss signing the midfielder.<\/p>\n<p><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><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_United_keen_on_Manu_Kone\"><\/span>Manchester United keen on Manu Kone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Manchester United also want to sign the player, but TEAMtalk reports that Chelsea are now trying to hijack the move. Signing the France international midfielder would cost around \u00a350 million. Chelsea and Manchester United have the resources to pay his asking price.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea could use more quality players in the middle of the park and the 25-year-old would be ideal for them. He will add physicality and defensive ability to the team. He could be the ideal partner for Enzo Fernandes and Moises Caicedo.<\/p>\n<p>Manchester United, on the other hand, have already signed several quality midfielders. But we need more defensive steel in the middle of the park. Casemiro has left the club and they need to replace him. France International might be a good fit for them.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Want more catchoffside coverage? Add us <\/i><\/b><b><i><span draggable=\"true\">Google recommended sources<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><i>    Add trusted news to your favorites list<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kone_performed_well_in_Italy\"><\/span>Kone performed well in Italy.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>He has impressed in Italy and Germany so far. Kone also performed well for France at the World Cup. The opportunity to play in the Premier League would be attractive for Kone. It might be the ideal move for him at this stage of his career. He is at the peak of his career and wants to compete at the highest level and fight for major trophies.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea and Manchester United are among the biggest clubs in the world. But the Blues won&#8217;t be able to offer him European football. Meanwhile, Manchester United could offer him Champions League football. 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