Manchester United are pushing forward with midfield reinforcements this summer, with Manu Kone reportedly at the centre of their recruitment plans.
Reports suggest an agreement is in place for United to sign Kone, though the club have not confirmed any deal publicly at this stage.
The France under-21 international has been a prominent figure for Borussia Monchengladbach and has attracted interest from several top European clubs in recent windows.
United’s midfield has been a long-standing area of concern, and the club’s recruitment team has prioritised strengthening the engine room ahead of next season.
Aurelien Tchouameni has also been mentioned in connection with a move, though the Real Madrid midfielder represents a significantly more complicated and expensive target.
The Spanish giants are not known to be actively seeking a sale, which would make any potential approach from Old Trafford extremely difficult to progress.
Carlos Baleba, the Brighton midfielder who has impressed since arriving in the Premier League, is another name being monitored by United’s scouting department.
Baleba has shown considerable energy and technical quality in the Premier League, making him an attractive option for clubs looking to build a dynamic midfield unit.
United have endured a difficult period and are under pressure to assemble a squad capable of competing at the top end of the Premier League and in European competition.
Manager Ruben Amorim is understood to want his own stamp on the squad, with new midfield additions likely to be central to how he wants his team to function.
Any deal for Kone would represent a statement of intent from United, who are eager to demonstrate progress in what has been a challenging transitional period for the club.
Supporters will be hoping the club can move quickly to confirm signings and build momentum ahead of pre-season preparations getting underway in the coming weeks.
