Roma's Manu Kone and Brighton's Carlos Baleba are two options who are being strongly considered by Manchester United as their search for a third midfield signing continues.
Sky Sports News has previously reported United's long-term interest in Baleba, and despite his struggle for form last season, he remains of interest to Michael Carrick's side.
It is understood the club have made movement in revisiting a potential deal for the 22-year-old this summer, but no official club-to-club contact has been made yet, and a compromise around the player's valuation would need to be found.
Roma's Kone is viewed as an alternative target, with the Italian club's demands not expected to be as high as Brighton's for Baleba over a potential transfer fee.
Man Utd have tentatively explored what a deal could look like for the France international, who largely impressed at this summer's World Cup.
Sources in France have told Sky Sports News that despite Kone attracting attention from clubs around Europe, United are currently leading the race for his signature.
However, Sky Sports News understands any suggestion of a move being imminent for the 25-year-old is premature.
Man Utd are not in a rush to move for either midfielder just yet, with the duo part of a long list of midfield targets as the club continue to determine the best option to pursue, while also looking at other areas to reinforce the side.
zohdkmnrst
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Kone
namelmuy
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if baleba's price is lowered I will prefer him over kone.
vacbcekmy
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sign Baleba or Manu Koné now before it's too late
Podaeiopuz
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Baleba is far better than kone
The problem with you guys is that u don’t just like the Baleba bc he is a Cameroonian. Baleba was one of the best midfielders in the afcon and he knows the EPL already
juhdelmpsy
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There's no a white player.? if not, than Kone can be better than AFCON player
What do you mean by White player? The player is a player..don't compare with the colour MFR Racist
juhdelmpsy
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Baleba is far better than kone
Baleba is too costly...80 Mil .... for Kone 45-50 mil.
epjo
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MANU KONE is the best option
wawabdmnor
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sing him not anytime story do it
SakkieBruno
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Man -u should sign me .. I will be their engine room in the midfield
you will be their what
Jiyabopsty
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ESH if rashford is back Der will be problems between Bruno an him
rafaeljoel
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We're just divided in our opinions but let's be honest utd signing three midfielders for in caliber of Tielemans Santos and kone it'll be the win of the season for 150m
Nopbceiors
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man u go for kone he can control the tempo of the midfield
tibaiorsu
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keep considering while others are buying quality players
cidaeklst
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kone is best option for united
jopemntuyz
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baleba
AFeryvYl2672
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Why the delaying of signing Kone? Manchester United have to be serious and smart enough in terms of signings for we are tired of this news every week
Salom8167
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Kone is the best option. He displayed it throughout the World Cup tournament. United should try to sign him as soon as possible regardless of the cost. His playing style is super good. Whether defensive or attacking, his way of distributing the ball is accurate.
Penadekmy
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Manu kone
Chouldry
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sign Kone please is cheaper, better and will not go for Afcon because we already have about 3 African players already
But Afcon shifted to summer, no worries
fuucilopy
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Baleba is far better than kone
which world cup tournament did baleba play,, last year he was exposed completely and you right here talking shit. what do you know about football,, big trash
fashlomo
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so confused boards and directors trying too drag the club too the mud
nicklptz
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Baleba is far better than kone
you don't know Kone
Buwbdeikos
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Baleba is the best for Man U if not the demand from his club
Podaeiopuz
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Baleba is far better than kone
Tocilostyz
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There's no a white player.? if not, than Kone can be better than AFCON player
Paebcikopz
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sign Kone please is cheaper, better and will not go for Afcon because we already have about 3 African players already
well said mate🫶
Paebcikopz
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A particular player🫶
Pimabceips
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What did Man Utd really want? Are they looking for a very cheap midfielder just to make it 3 signings or they have a profile for a particular midfielder? I don't really understand this going back and forth.
bahadeipsz
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Kone is the solution
wuuadimrsu
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Why!!! United Don't Doing This Like Youri Tielesman??
liheiknstu
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You have 3 players who leaves for Afcon. Get Manu Kone not Baleba
Mieacmopuz
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Baleba is the solution
Tonybiz
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Soon United will surprise everybody with Manchester United to sign Rodri Here we go!! 😂😂😂 they are full of surprises this period
Lozcdlpyz
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I prefer Baleba
left footer to partner Mainoo. best!
Lozcdlpyz
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Alex Scott will stay at Bournemouth and not join arsenal. he will wait for Manchester United
Zombcdkmnr
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sign Kone please is cheaper, better and will not go for Afcon because we already have about 3 African players already
Topclass23749
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Kone is great player Man U get him if you want to win the premier league
yidceklotu
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I prefer Baleba
muhaeilmrt
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Kone is the best man u get him
bubdklnop
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just get any or both... but at a reasonable price
Jtikol
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waiting for hijack
Ekojnr
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Man -u should sign me .. I will be their engine room in the midfield
jakabkpu
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Every source trying to spy Man United internal plans. that's in d past, we're now building in silence. 😀
yumackmrz
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who ever come in between them, but baleba all the way ⚽️💥
Sepadloprs
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Baleba
Vicsammy
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Sign Manu kone before Liverpool or Chelsea hijack him you slow board