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WHY RUBEN AMORIM BELIEVES MANU KONE IS THE ULTIMATE CASEMIRO REPLACEMENT

Manchester United told to pay £52m for Roma's Manu Kone. Plus, why the Jean-Philippe Mateta transfer is currently stuck in limbo.

Why Ruben Amorim believes Manu Kone is the ultimate Casemiro replacement
Roma sets £52m price tag on Manu Kone

Manchester United have been told they’ll need to pay £52 million if they want to beat out other big clubs for AS Roma’s Manu Kone.

Right now, United desperately needs help in a few spots. Ruben Amorim’s tactics aren’t exactly fixing things, either. Sure, the club had a decent summer—they managed to sell off most of their surplus players, and they spent around £230 million bringing in Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Senne Lammens.

Sesko’s drawn some criticism, but honestly, Mbeumo, Cunha, and Lammens hit the ground running. They’ve already become key players for the team.

Everyone expects United to shake up their midfield this year. They’re hunting for someone to take over from Casemiro in the long run, and rumours keep swirling about possible exits for Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, and Manuel Ugarte.

Carlos Baleba, Elliot Anderson, and Adam Wharton have all been linked with moves to United. Now Manu Kone’s name is in the mix, too.

Apparently, Kone is seen as an ideal fit for Amorim’s squad. Italian journalist Francesca Teodori even claims the deal’s basically a done deal. She says she’s heard from several sources that Kone will leave Roma in June and join Manchester United. There’s some talk he could be involved in a swap deal with Joshua Zirkzee, but that part’s still up in the air. What’s clear isthat  Kone wants the move, and the transfer could go through this summer.

Meanwhile, Calciomercato reports that Roma wants to keep Koné until the end of the season, and they’ve slapped a €60 million (£52m) price tag on him. They’re trying to hold off interest not just from United, but also Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid.

On top of that, United is having a tough time chasing Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta. According to journalist Dean Jones at TEAMtalk, Palace’s head coach Oliver Glasner is making everything more complicated. The word is, if Glasner leaves at the end of the season—which seems likely—Palace wants their next manager to help decide Mateta’s future. So, for now, that transfer’s stuck in limbo.

CAMAVINGA TO UNITED: SPANISH REPORTS CLAIM FLORENTINO PEREZ IS "WILLING" TO SELL FOR €75M

Manchester United target Eduardo Camavinga! Discover Real Madrid’s €75m stance and why he’s the top pick to replace Casemiro.

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Manchester United places Real Madrid star at the top ofthe wish list

Manchester United are eyeing Eduardo Camavinga as Casemiro’s replacement, at least if you believe a fresh rumour out of Spain. That report also dives into Real Madrid’s stance about letting the French midfielder head to Old Trafford and what Camavinga himself thinks about the whole idea.

Casemiro has already made it clear: he’s leaving United at the end of the season. The club’s new co-owners, INEOS, are hunting for someone to fill the hole he’ll leave behind in midfield.

TEAMtalk’s Fraser Fletcher has been flagging United’s interest in Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba, and Adam Wharton for a while, actually, even before Casemiro publicly announced his exit in January 2026.

Felix Nmecha, who used to be on City’s books, is another name floating around. But United seem especially interested in Camavinga, who’s currently at Real Madrid.

The Spanish report claims United have put Camavinga right at the top of their wish list. Apparently, Madrid would consider selling, but only if they get at least €75 million (that’s about £65.5m or $88.4m).

United scouted Camavinga back in his Rennes days, but Madrid swooped first, signing him in 2021. He’s still only 23, yet he’s already won LaLiga and the Champions League twice. Lately, though, injuries have really held him back.

Madrid, according to the same report, is open to negotiating his sale because he hasn’t quite become the star they hoped for, especially now that Casemiro, Kroos, and Modric aren’t blocking his path. That said, Madrid knows Camavinga is valuable and expects plenty of clubs to come knocking this summer.

Now, here’s the thing: Camavinga loves Madrid. When he’s fit, he’s a key part of the squad, and his ability to fill in at left-back doesn’t hurt either. New boss Alvaro Arbeloa has started using him on the left of a four-man midfield, and he’s become pretty important in that system.

Madrid is looking to bring in another midfielder in the summer of 2026, which naturally raises questions about Camavinga’s future. With his recent injury track record, you’d think the club has at least considered letting him go. But honestly, it’s tough to imagine Madrid giving up on a 23-year-old they’re still excited about.

If Camavinga gets fit and finds his best form under Arbeloa, Madrid won’t even think about selling. Sources say Camavinga’s happy at Madrid and isn’t looking to leave the Bernabeu anytime soon.

Back last year, Liverpool were interested in Camavinga. Liverpool has admired him for ages and would jump at the chance to sign him. But at that time, a source said Camavinga saw his future with Madrid. “Eduardo loves Real; he knows there are options away from the club, and one day he may look at those, but right now he’s focused on getting fit and playing a major role in the second half of the season.”

Since then, Camavinga has become even more important to Madrid, especially under Arbeloa.

RASHFORD DEAL REGRET: MAN UTD "FUMING" AS BARCELONA PREPARED TO SNAG STAR FOR £26M

Manchester United regret the £26M Rashford deal: Discover why his Barcelona form and England recall have sparked a major row.

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Marcus Rashford returns to England squad for 2026 World Cup duty

Manchester United’s top brass are kicking themselves over the Marcus Rashford deal. Letting him go to Barcelona for just £26 million? That’s starting to look like a huge mistake.

Since landing in Spain last summer, Rashford has turned things around. He’s bagged 10 goals in 35 games, clawed his way back into Thomas Tuchel’s England squad, and now United figure he’s worth closer to £50 million. On top of that, other clubs are circling, hoping to snag him in the summer.

Back when they loaned him out, United gave Barcelona first dibs, capped at £26 million. Now, some folks at United are fuming about how they structured the deal. They’d rather see Rashford go anywhere else.

The thing is, Rashford loves life at Camp Nou and wants to stay. Barcelona see that, and they might even try to negotiate the price down further.

There’s talk that Michael Carrick, United’s interim boss, would welcome Rashford back in a heartbeat. Too bad there’s no recall clause. Even if everyone wanted a reunion, the contract blocks it.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, United’s co-owner, still wants Rashford’s wages off the books. But the thought of Barcelona grabbing their 28-year-old star on the cheap doesn’t sit well with him.

Funny enough, Rashford’s one of United’s best-paid players, but over at Barcelona, he only comes in sixth on their pay scale. Manager Hansi Flick is pretty keen to keep him around, too.

Off the pitch, Rashford’s settling in. He bought a swanky flat in Esplugues with killer views of the Collserola mountains and is soaking up the Catalan lifestyle.

His £15 million-a-year United contract runs until 2028, but he’s told friends he’s not looking back. Leaving his boyhood club wasn’t easy, but he’s made his call.

He’s set to be picked for Tuchel’s England squad for the World Cup in North America this summer. 

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