Manchester United have made midfield their priority in the summer transfer window so far as they prepare for a first full season under Michael Carrick and a return to the Champions League.
The Red Devils have already signed Andrey Santos from , has claimed that United have called Kone’s representatives to discuss terms over a potential deal.
United have reportedly shortlisted “several options” as they hunt for a defensive-minded midfielder to complete their rebuild in the middle of the pitch.
Their pursuit of Atalanta midfielder Ederson appears to have failed, though, with Romano claiming that deal is off, having seemingly been done before the World Cup.