Manchester City has identified Roma midfielder Manu Koné as a primary target to strengthen their midfield options. According to reports, the club is seeking additional depth following recent squad changes and the absence of key player Rodri. Koné, 25, has drawn interest due to his dynamic playing style and his performance for France during the recent World Cup, where he started in four of the team's victories.

While Manchester City has already completed a significant £116 million deal for Elliot Anderson and is reportedly nearing an £85 million agreement for Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi, the club remains active in the transfer market. Koné is estimated to carry a market value of approximately £50 million. The pursuit of Koné is framed as an effort to integrate more elite-level experience into the squad managed by Enzo Maresca. As of now, the club has not officially confirmed the status of these negotiations, though the interest in Koné is described as a strategic move to maintain competitive depth in the wake of recent international tournament fatigue and injuries.