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Real Madrid targets Manu Koné amid record Diomandé signing
Real Madrid is actively managing its squad through significant transfer activity. The club has completed the record-breaking signing of 19-year-old Ivorian forward Yan Diomandé from RB Leipzig. The total operation is estimated at approximately €230 million, including a transfer fee of €130 million and a seven-year contract with an annual net salary of €7 million.
In addition to Diomandé, Real Madrid is monitoring AS Roma midfielder Manu Koné as a potential future target. The 25-year-old Frenchman is viewed as a physical, defensive-minded option to provide depth in the midfield, particularly if players like Eduardo Camavinga or Aurélien Tchouaméni depart. However, a move for Koné is contingent on Real Madrid first selling existing players to free up resources, and Roma has indicated a valuation exceeding €50 million.
Meanwhile, AS Roma is also active in the market. The club is nearing a deal to sign Argentine defender Leonardo Balerdi from Olympique Marseille on a loan with an option to buy. Roma is also searching for an attacking left winger, with Jamie Gittens and Malick Fofana identified as primary targets, though financial constraints and UEFA parameters are influencing their approach.
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AS Roma · Eduardo Camavinga · Granada · José Mourinho · Manu Koné · Real Madrid · Roma · Yan Diomande
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Real Madrid is in advanced negotiations to purchase Rayan Zinebi and Oscar Naasei from Granada. www.isoccerng.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A price of €3 million has been suggested for the transfer. www.isoccerng.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Roma is requesting more than €50 million to sell Manu Koné. europacalcio.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Manu Koné's market value is estimated at approximately €60 million. nigeriafootball.ng
- [● 2 SOURCES] Real Madrid is monitoring Roma midfielder Manu Koné as a potential future signing. nigeriafootball.ng · europacalcio.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] José Mourinho stated that his recruitment needs for the current window are closed. frenchfootballweekly.com