Manchester United eye Manu Koné for summer 2026 - a made-to-measure fit for Amorim's midfield
United are scouting Manu Koné for summer 2026, confident he suits Rúben Amorim’s high-press, ball-carrying midfield blueprint.
United are scouting Manu Koné for summer 2026, confident he suits Rúben Amorim’s high-press, ball-carrying midfield blueprint.
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