Roma → Manchester United · Permanent · Summer 2026

It did not happen
last read 12% before it was settled
  1. Rumoured
    6 Jul
  2. Talks
    9 Jul
  3. Agreement
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  4. Medical
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  5. Done
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Catch me up

  1. 6 Julfirst@TEAMtalk: Louis Saha suggests Man Utd should sign Manu Kone over Bruno Guimaraes
  2. 9 JulReached Talks
  3. 14 JulJoined by @FabrizioRomano, @JacobsBen
  4. 20 JulCooling@TEAMtalk: Deal prospects for Manu Kone to Man Utd described as sobering
  5. 21 JulAdvancing@TEAMtalk: Manchester United have made official contact with Roma regarding conditions for a deal for Manu Kone
  6. 23 JulReached Agreement
  7. 27 JulJoined by @MirrorFootball

What was actually said

23 posts in 5 claims, grouped by stage and direction.

Reported as agreed

Advancing3 reports, led by @TEAMtalk

🔴⚫️🚨 Man Utd have reportedly agreed personal terms with Manu Kone, though there's also been new 'movement' for Carlos Baleba #MUFC Full story 📎 https://t.co/KLWiBVLYEH

claims AgreementView on X ↗
2 other posts, 1 other source on the same claim
  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    ❗️ Man Utd have reportedly made Mainoo their undroppable midfielder next year 😬 That means new signings Tielemans, Santos and the third new arrival - potentially Manu Kone after personal terms were agreed - will all battle for one spot Full details 📎 https://t.co/8tcDhgFVvw

  • @MirrorFootball3mo ago ↗

    Man Utd news: Manu Kone agreement reached as player requests Old Trafford move https://t.co/uYBQ7DizzH

Said to be cooling

Coolingone report

🔴⚫️❗️ The latest on Manu Kone to Man Utd makes sobering reading for the chances of a deal being struck #MUFC Link ⤵️ https://t.co/PlKPaCiSoe

claims TalksView on X ↗

Reported as a live interest

Advancing5 reports, led by @FabrizioRomano@TEAMtalk had it first, 4mo ago

🚨 Manchester United are reaching out to defensive midfielders’ agents ahead of next signing, a DM after Santos and Tielemans. Manu Kone among players being mentioned in internal talks and with initial approach on player side; not the only one. 🎥 https://t.co/KbpN6SxXNE https://t.co/iFsXvHza1n

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4 other posts, 1 other source on the same claim
  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🔴⚫️ Man Utd midfielder 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 📍 Man Utd draw up new four-man wishlist, with two expected to sign 📍 Manu Kone and Joao Gomes seen as most 'gettable' 📍 Crushed Ederson to take a holiday after his 'dream move' collapses https://t.co/obo82QJJAc #MUFC #transfers

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    Man Utd AND Chelsea are set to bid for Manu Kone in the coming days, per reports ⌛️🔴🔵 #MUFC #CFC https://t.co/Pj6JWqtmky

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🔴 Man Utd plan bid for AS Roma star Manu Kone, according to the Italian media #mufc https://t.co/Apy15DN4K8

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🔴⚫️ Manu Kone has "everything they want and need" as sources confirm why £51m-rated Roma star is highly likely to soon be the subject of a concrete bid from Manchester United @GraemeBailey | #MUFC https://t.co/S3aVM3Gg26

Reported as being in talks

Advancing6 reports, led by @TEAMtalk

Roma star Manu Kone has emerged as a serious target for Manchester United as they push to bring in a third new midfielder 🔴⚫️ There is confidence a deal could be struck for £50m 👀 @GraemeBailey | #MUFC https://t.co/uC4bk21C2c

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5 other posts on the same claim
  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🚨 Man Utd are moving for Manu Kone and Newcastle are picking up the pieces with Ederson #MUFC #NUFC Full story 📎 https://t.co/zlHySCPTBw

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🔴⚫️✅ Manchester United given clear green light to sign Manu Kone as Roma boss Gasperini makes big admission and David Ornstein shares INEOS's "clear vision" https://t.co/zZIazuMcRF #MUFC #transfers

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🔴⚫️ Manchester United hold 'positive talks' with agent of Manu Kone over Old Trafford transfer as Fabrizio Romano reveals club's final decision on buying Ederson https://t.co/A0lpjnEdRu #MUFC

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🔴⚫️🆕 Manu Kone has "everything they want and need" as sources confirm why £51m-rated Roma star carries huge appeal in becoming Manchester United's third midfield signing of the summer @GraemeBailey | #MUFC https://t.co/S3aVM3Gg26

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🔴⚫️ Manchester United have made official contact with Roma to find out the conditions of a deal for Manu Kone - and three sources are providing updates https://t.co/1bksCQpnYa #MUFC

Mentioned, no claim either way

Neutral8 reports, led by @TEAMtalk

🔴⚫️ Louis Saha has explained why Man Utd should sign Bruno Guimaraes over France star Manu Kone this summer 👇 https://t.co/pUbXkLUrE9 #MUFC

claims RumouredView on X ↗
7 other posts, 1 other source on the same claim
  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    We understand Manu Kone has now emerged as a serious option for Manchester United. Kone, who plays as a defensive midfielder or in a box-to-box role, made 37 appearances across all competitions for Roma last season, notching two goals and three assists. https://t.co/j53wCfzNol

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🔴⚫️ Ederson deal 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 ♦️ Club insiders adamant transfer of Atalanta star has NOT collapsed ♦️ United exploring two alternatives though amid medical complications ♦️ Joao Gomes & Manu Kone now in INEOS's sights @GraemeBailey | #MUFC https://t.co/Z2xcE17ltc

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    When you compare the two, it seems Manchester United are better suited pursuing Manu Kone rather than Felix Nmecha https://t.co/KcHm4Vkz2H

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    Manu Kone one of the players #MUFC have enquired on with a third midfielder expected to arrive, as reported last week. #MUFC assessing several profiles as they look for pace/ball-carrying midfielders. Roma have received calls from several clubs on Kone.⬇️ https://t.co/2qfX3AWLhV

  • @TEAMtalk3mo ago ↗

    🔴Latest Man Utd transfer rumours, including Carlos Baleba and Manu Kone #MUFC https://t.co/lFDNnj43ek

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🔴⚫️ Manchester United to soon decide whether to launch official bid for Roma's Manu Kone - while Fabrizio Romano has revealed a surprise update on the Ederson Silva saga https://t.co/NQAneQ503J #MUFC #transfers

  • @TEAMtalk3mo ago ↗

    🔴⚫ Man Utd are being tipped to engineer a swap deal with Roma involving Marcus Rashford and top midfield target Manu Kone 😲 #MUFC https://t.co/uPpohNaN6J

Why it read 12% before it settled

Starting pointbefore any evidence, from the stage reached
+15
Competing destinationshe cannot sign for two clubs
−3
23 further reportseach worth under half a point
Completion probability
12%

Each report is weighted by how often its source has been right.

Probability over time

20457529 Aug: +7 points, after @TEAMtalk, @TEAMtalk, @TEAMtalk, @TEAMtalk, @TEAMtalk, @TEAMtalk, @TEAMtalk, @TEAMtalk, @JacobsBen, @TEAMtalk, @TEAMtalk, @TEAMtalk, @TEAMtalk, @TEAMtalk, @TEAMtalk, @TEAMtalk, @TEAMtalk, @TEAMtalk, @TEAMtalk, @TEAMtalk, @MirrorFootball, @TEAMtalk30 Aug: −5 points, with no new post: we re-read the reporting28 Aug31 Aug2 Sept
67 recomputations▲ 1 points over the trail
  1. +72mo ago@TEAMtalk: Louis Saha suggests Man Utd should sign Manu Kone over Bruno Guimaraes · @TEAMtalk: Manchester United pushing to sign Roma midfielder Manu Kone for £50m · @TEAMtalk: Manu Kone has emerged as a serious option for Manchester United · @TEAMtalk: Manchester United exploring Manu Kone as alternative amid Ederson medical issues · @TEAMtalk: Man Utd are moving for Manu Kone · @TEAMtalk: Man Utd target Manu Kone as part of new four-man midfield wishlist, seen as 'gettable' · @TEAMtalk: Manchester United given clear green light to sign Manu Kone as Roma boss Gasperini makes admission · @TEAMtalk: Manchester United linked with Manu Kone as a pursuit option · @JacobsBen: Manchester United have enquired on Manu Kone as they assess midfield options · @TEAMtalk: Manchester United holding positive talks with Manu Kone's agent over Old Trafford transfer · @TEAMtalk: Roma's Manu Kone is being pursued by Manchester United as their third midfield signing of the summer; sources confirm he has the qualities they seek · @TEAMtalk: Man Utd set to bid for Manu Kone in the coming days · @TEAMtalk: Roma star Manu Kone is highly likely to be the subject of a concrete bid from Manchester United soon · @TEAMtalk: Manchester United to soon decide whether to launch official bid for Roma's Manu Kone · @TEAMtalk: Deal prospects for Manu Kone to Man Utd described as sobering · @TEAMtalk: Manchester United have made official contact with Roma regarding conditions for a deal for Manu Kone · @TEAMtalk: Man Utd plan bid for AS Roma star Manu Kone · @TEAMtalk: Man Utd have agreed personal terms with Manu Kone · @TEAMtalk: Personal terms agreed with Manu Kone as potential third new arrival for Man Utd · @TEAMtalk: Linked with Man Utd · @MirrorFootball: Agreement reached with Manu Kone for Man Utd move after player requested transfer · @TEAMtalk: Man Utd tipped to engineer swap deal with Roma for midfield target Manu Kone
  2. −52mo agono new post: we re-read the reporting