Overview
- Sources say Manchester United have held 'concrete conversations' with Koné’s agents but have not contacted Roma or submitted an official offer.
- Roma are reportedly frustrated by the lack of a formal bid as they seek to complete key sales to satisfy UEFA settlement terms by 31 July.
- The clubs disagree on price with Roma valuing Koné at about €60 million and earlier reports suggesting a lower figure near €50 million.
- United’s summer outlay on Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos plus squad priorities and the need for outgoing sales have left the Koné pursuit on standby.
- Koné is on a post-World Cup break and not due back until around 10 August, which limits immediate negotiations and leaves the transfer unresolved.