‘Here we go’ - Fabrizio Romano: Man Utd have agreed deal to sign defensive midfielder
Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Guidars FC teenage defensive midfielder Sekou Kone, according to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
The 18-year-old was first linked with the Red Devils earlier this summer, and they have now pipped several other clubs to his services.
While Man United manager Erik ten Hag wants to bolster his squad with a player in that position, Kone will not be linking up with the first team after completing his move.
The teenage sensation will join the youth ranks at the Old Trafford club as he has been signed with the long-term in mind, similar to their deal for former Arsenal youth striker Chido Obi-Martin.
Crystal Palace, Wolverhampton Wanderers and RB Salzburg were all linked with Kone after he caught the eye with Mali at the last under-17 World Cup.
Although France eventually knocked out Mali in the semi-finals of the competition, Kone earned plenty of plaudits for how he displayed composure and talent beyond his years.
The soon-to-be Red Devils youth team starlet provided two assists at the tournament, helping his country beat Argentina in the third-place play-off.
Man United have secured the services of one of the most talented teenagers on the planet, and the Malian could soon be knocking on the first-team door in a few years.
The Red Devils have made some top-notch signings at senior level this summer and are also ensuring they snap up some of the best youngsters in the world.
Doing so will save them millions on transfers, and more youth team players could be signed in the coming days.
Ten Hag has constantly proven his willingness to include the youth players in his plans as long as they are good enough.
Kone could soon be training with the big boys regularly in the coming months and even make his first-team debut if he proves himself.