{"id":50574,"date":"2026-07-24T01:42:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T05:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/24\/why-man-united-are-preparing-another-move-for-75m-manu-corn-upgrade\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T01:42:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T05:42:19","slug":"why-man-united-are-preparing-another-move-for-75m-manu-corn-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/24\/why-man-united-are-preparing-another-move-for-75m-manu-corn-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Man United are preparing another move for \u00a375m Manu Corn upgrade"},"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\/24\/why-man-united-are-preparing-another-move-for-75m-manu-corn-upgrade\/#Why_United_see_Kone_as_the_ideal_third_player_in_midfield\" >Why United see Kone as the ideal third player in midfield<\/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\/24\/why-man-united-are-preparing-another-move-for-75m-manu-corn-upgrade\/#How_United_were_able_to_sign_Kones_upgrade\" >How United were able to sign Kone&#8217;s upgrade<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/24\/why-man-united-are-preparing-another-move-for-75m-manu-corn-upgrade\/#Why_INEOS_wants_to_sign_Youri_Tielemans_again_at_Manchester_United\" >Why INEOS wants to sign Youri Tielemans again at Manchester United<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Manchester United&#8217;s summer transfer window has been dominated by rumors about their central midfield department and who could fill the hole left by Casemiro.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s been five weeks since the market opened and it feels like hundreds of players have been linked with a move to Old Trafford, but just two have been signed by manager Michael Carrick&#8217;s men.<\/p>\n<p>Andrej Santos and Youri Tielemans both signed for the Red Devils this summer, with the latter&#8217;s \u00a335m deal certainly set to be one of the window signings.<\/p>\n<p>    However, Carrick and INEOS appear to be planning a last-ditch effort to complete the midfield jigsaw for the 2026\/27 season, with one player emerging as their biggest target as a result.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-united-see-kone-as-the-ideal-third-midfield-signing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_United_see_Kone_as_the_ideal_third_player_in_midfield\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Why United see Kone as the ideal third player in midfield<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is clear that United are prioritizing the acquisition of various midfield reinforcements this summer, with such areas being the biggest concerns for Carrick and his staff.<\/p>\n<p>Santos and Tielemans are undoubtedly great ball-playing options for the Red Devils, with both players completing over 85% of their passes and creating over 1.2 chances per 90.<\/p>\n<p>    However, both have been somewhat weak at regaining possession, which has led to Roma star Manu Kone being emerged as the third man in Carrick&#8217;s midfield this season.<\/p>\n<p>The Frenchman has appeared without the ball in recent Serie A matches and has since made more tackles and recovered the ball than any of the recent signings.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Manu Cohn &#8211; France World Cup Statistics<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Statistics (per 90 people)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>tally<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>games played<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Play time (minutes)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>341<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Pass accuracy<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>93%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>long ball accuracy<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>83%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>won a duel<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>4.5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>aerial success<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>67%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>The tackle I made<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2.2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>foul win<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>Additionally, he was dribbled through fewer times than Santos and Tielemans in their respective categories, further highlighting his ability to disrupt the opponent&#8217;s flow.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, the 25-year-old star has been linked with a \u00a342m move to Old Trafford, with ongoing negotiations between Carrick and the player&#8217;s agent.<\/p>\n<p>However, despite the Roma star&#8217;s progress in recent weeks, other targets are still being considered as the Red Devils look to complete a midfield transformation.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-united-could-still-sign-an-upgrade-on-kone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_United_were_able_to_sign_Kones_upgrade\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>How United were able to sign Kone&#8217;s upgrade<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>United&#8217;s midfield hunt this summer has spread across Europe, with countless names appearing on transfer shortlists in recent months.<\/p>\n<p>Real Madrid&#8217;s Aurelien Choameny and Eduardo Camavinga have always been linked with a move to Old Trafford during this period, but it looks like both will remain at the Bernab\u00e9u.<\/p>\n<p>    The former of the pair recently signed a new contract with the Spanish giants, while the latter wants to stay and compete for his place under manager Jose Mourinho.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, attention has turned to Manchester&#8217;s other targets, with a summer move for Carlos Baleva once again a clear possibility.<\/p>\n<p>Sky Sports report that INEOS are preparing a new move for the Brighton &#038; Hove Albion star after trying to sign the Cameroonian 12 months ago.<\/p>\n<p>The 22-year-old already agreed personal terms for his contract with the Red Devils last year and it appears that that has not changed, with a \u00a375m reduction in his signing fee now being discussed.<\/p>\n<p>While United fans may now be hoping to sign Kone given recent rumors, signing Valeva would give Carrick another option at the base of a proven midfield in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>The Brighton star will cost an extra \u00a333m compared to the France international, but it will be money well spent as their respective stats from last season showed Baleva&#8217;s superiority in key areas.<\/p>\n<p>In 31 games in England&#8217;s top flight last season, the youngster made an impressive 11.3 defensive contributions and 1.6 interceptions per 90 games.<\/p>\n<p>Baleva ranks in the top 15% of Premier League midfielders in both of the aforementioned numbers, but he also outperforms Kone in both defensive stats.<\/p>\n<p>    The Brighton midfielder recovered almost double the ball per 90 in 2025\/26, and his ground duel success rate also improved further.<\/p>\n<p>Such numbers show his great ability to sit in front of the final line and win the ball back for his team. It&#8217;s an ability Carrick&#8217;s men desperately need following Casemiro&#8217;s departure.<\/p>\n<p>Even when in possession, the Cameroon international has a higher pass completion rate and has a dribbling success rate of over 90%, which could make him an excellent line-breaker for the Red Devils.<\/p>\n<p>    Spending a further \u00a375m will be a huge investment for Carrick&#8217;s men this summer, especially after they have already spent \u00a385m on Santos and Tielemans.<\/p>\n<p>However, Valeva&#8217;s skillset will add a new and much-needed dimension to the heart of the side. This could allow the aforementioned duo to play an active role in attacking areas of the pitch.<\/p>\n<p>Cone would also be a solid addition for United this season, but a move for the Brighton star would mean they would have an even more dominant ball-winning player in the first team.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"why-ineos-would-love-to-sign-another-tielemans-scott-at-man-utd\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_INEOS_wants_to_sign_Youri_Tielemans_again_at_Manchester_United\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tWhy INEOS wants to sign Youri Tielemans again at Manchester United<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Another midfielder like Youri Tielemans could head to Man United.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United&#8217;s summer transfer window has been dominated by rumors about their central midfield department and who could fill the hole left by Casemiro. 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