Manchester United has yet to make an official move for Roma midfielder Manu Koné despite maintaining their long-standing interest in the France international, leaving the Serie A club increasingly frustrated with the lack of progress.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Roma are still waiting for a formal proposal from the Premier League side. With an important financial deadline approaching, the Italian club are eager to clarify Kone’s future as soon as possible.
Roma and Manchester United transfer talks
Manchester United continue to monitor Kone but have not submitted an official offer, despite being regularly linked with the midfielder during the current transfer window.
Roma had expected the Premier League club’s interest to develop into concrete negotiations, but the lack of a formal bid has left the transfer in an uncertain position.
As time passes without progress, the Serie A side are becoming increasingly frustrated while waiting for Manchester United to decide whether to accelerate their pursuit.
Manu Kone’s future linked to UEFA deadline
Roma are aiming to complete player sales before 31 July in order to meet the conditions of their UEFA settlement agreement, making Kone’s future one of the club’s biggest priorities.
The France international is considered one of Roma’s most valuable players, and resolving his situation before the deadline would be an important part of the club’s plans.
Unless negotiations move forward soon, Roma risk missing a significant financial target while Kone’s future remains undecided.
Manu Kone’s return and Roma’s squad plans
Kone is currently enjoying an extended break after representing France at the World Cup and is not expected to return until 10 August, after Roma complete their pre-season training camp in Wales.
The midfielder joined Roma in 2024 after leaving Borussia Mönchengladbach and has since established himself as an important figure in the centre of the team’s midfield.
His performances have attracted interest from several clubs across Europe, although Manchester United remains one of the sides most strongly linked with a move.
Roma continues its summer rebuild
While Kone’s future remains unresolved, Roma continue preparing Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad for the new season.
Neil El Aynaoui is expected to return from his post-World Cup break before joining the squad in Wales, while left-back Anass Salah-Eddine is expected to stay in Rome as he looks for a new club.
If Manchester United do not speed up negotiations in the coming days, Kone could return to Trigoria for pre-season as a Roma player, with no agreement reached before the club’s financial deadline.
