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Manchester United have reached an settlement to signal Guidars FC wonderkid Sekou Kone, in line with the dependable Fabrizio Romano.
Since Sir Jim Ratcliffe accomplished his 27.7% partial funding into United earlier this yr, there was a robust emphasis on signing children with excessive potential who can then be nurtured into probably turning into world-class gamers.
Silva Mexes and James Overy are typical examples of stellar additions that United have just lately made to their academy.
It’s believed that the Crimson Devils are additionally on the point of formally finishing a deal for one in all England’s highest-rated prospects, Chido Obi-Martin, previously of Arsenal.
A earlier report coated by The Peoples Particular person relayed that United have been strongly excited by Sekou Kone.
It was acknowledged that Erik ten Hag’s weren’t the one Premier League outfit to have “put out feelers” for Kone, as Wolves and Crystal Palace additionally had him on their radar.
Romano has now given an enormous replace on Kone’s scenario and revealed that United have received the race to safe his companies.
The Italian journalist wrote on X (previously Twitter), “Man United agree deal to signal 2006 born Mali worldwide expertise Sékou Koné from Guidars FC, right here we go!”
“Koné was on the record of a number of golf equipment however United have agreed deal as we speak.
“Thought-about prime expertise, he’s a part of long run plans much like Chido Obi Martin.”
🚨🔴 EXCLUSIVE: Man United agree deal to signal 2006 born Mali worldwide expertise Sékou Koné from Guidars FC, right here we go!
Koné was on the record of a number of golf equipment however United have agreed deal as we speak. 🇲🇱
Thought-about prime expertise, he’s a part of long run plans much like Chido Obi Martin. pic.twitter.com/WywZyfyIp7
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 22, 2024
Kone, who is of course a midfielder by commerce, caught they eye on the U17 World Cup in November final yr as Mali went deep into the competitors earlier than being dumped out by France within the semi-final.
The 18-year-old is a superb reader of the sport and has been described because the “subsequent Yaya Toure.”
Romano didn’t point out the quantity United will fork out for Kone.
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