According to reports, Chelsea don open talks to sign one World Cup star wey dey cost £51 million, and dis one be before Manchester United fit enter the matter.
Di player wey dem dey talk about na French midfield star, Manu Kone, wey currently dey play for Roma for Serie A. Kone, wey be 25 years old, don show im talent for France during di World Cup before dem chop elimination for semi-final against Spain.
Di same player don also dey on di radar of Manchester United, as di club dey look to strengthen dem midfield. United don already sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa and also get young talent like Kobbie Mainoo, but dem still need more physical presence for di middle of di park.
According to Manchester Evening News, Kone fit move for as low as £45 million, wey be bargain price for a player of im quality. But Chelsea don already start talks, so United must act fast if dem wan sign am.
Kone make im professional debut for Toulouse for 2019, but e truly shine for Borussia Monchengladbach for Germany. E move to Roma for 2024 and quickly become key player, helping di club finish third for Serie A last season.
However, due to Roma financial situation, dem fit sell am dis summer. Kone dey known for im pass completion rate, one of di best for Serie A, and im athleticism wey fit add something wey United midfield dey miss.
If United fit sign Kone, e go join Mainoo, Tielemans, and Santos for midfield, giving dem depth and versatility to compete for Champions League. Di total cost for dis midfield quartet go be around £131 million, wey be small price compare to what other clubs dey pay for similar players.
But Chelsea don already enter di market, so di race for Kone don become hot. Di next few weeks go show which club go win di signature of dis talented French star.
