August 30th 2024.
In a last-minute deal on deadline day, Manchester United has officially announced their newest signing. The Premier League giants have secured the services of Sekou Kone, a promising young midfielder who just turned 18 in February. He has signed a contract with the club and will initially join their academy as he gets accustomed to life in the city.
Kone hails from Mali and joins United from Guidars FC. He made a name for himself last year when he represented his country at the Under-17 World Cup. His impressive performances in midfield helped Mali reach the semi-finals of the competition. It's no surprise that other clubs such as Liverpool and Wolves were also keeping an eye on his progress.
The transfer fee for Kone is believed to be around £1million, with potential add-ons. He is the fifth signing for United this summer, joining the likes of Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Noussair Mazraoui, and Matthijs de Ligt. It seems like the Red Devils are determined to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.
The confirmation of Kone's arrival came on Friday evening, while fans are still eagerly waiting for the club to unveil another signing. Manuel Ugarte is expected to join United from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth up to £51million. He has been in Manchester for most of the week, but unfortunately, he won't be able to play against Liverpool on Sunday as the transfer couldn't be completed in time.
The 23-year-old midfielder's personal terms were agreed back in July, but the transfer negotiations dragged on until the final day of the summer transfer window. However, it seems like United is not done with their transfers yet. There are reports of further exits, with Scott McTominay set to join Napoli on a permanent deal.
Meanwhile, Chelsea is in talks to sign Jadon Sancho, who has been left out of United's squad for their first two games of the season. The London club has reportedly agreed on personal terms with the former Borussia Dortmund star, and two separate offers are currently being discussed. As the transfer window comes to an end, it will be interesting to see how United's squad shapes up for the upcoming season. Stay tuned for more news, exclusives, and analysis from Manchester United.
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