Massimiliano Allegri has asked the AC Milan management to make an attempt for Roma midfielder Manu Kone, a report claims.
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In recent weeks, Milan have been linked with various midfield targets including Bayern Munich’s Leon Goretzka, Valencia’s Javi Guerra and another Kone: Ismael at Sassuolo. Now, there is a new name that has emerged, apparently via Allegri’s request.
Max wants Manu
According to MilanVibes, during one of the meetings held between the management and coach Allegri, Manu Kone’s name emerged strongly among the candidates. It’s clear that Inter are far ahead of the Rossoneri, but he’s still one of the players the coach would like to have in his squad.
The main obstacle appears to be the midfielder’s price tag, which is currently holding back even their city rivals. His name has long been on the Rossoneri’s radar and they have already attempted to bring him to the club several times.
Before his arrival at Borussia Monchengladbach, Milan tried to lane Kone when he was at Toulouse but didn’t get it over the line. Roma then acquired him for a fee around €18m from the Bundesliga side, and he has become one of the best in the league in the box-to-box role.
Manu Koné is once again on the shortlist of players favoured by Allegri and the management. Geoffrey Moncada has long been a huge admirer of his compatriot too, so the signs point towards at least an attempt being made.
The Champions League could well be crucial: if Milan get it over Roma then it is a huge card in their favour, but if they miss out then Inter would be well ahead, or if the Giallorossi get in then he may choose to stay.