Al Ahly Joins Race for Frenchman Mano Kone

Al Ahly has initiated efforts to enter the race for the signing of French midfielder Manu Kone from AS Roma during the current summer transfer window. The club's interest comes amid fierce competition from prominent European teams, notably Manchester United, along with Chelsea and Atletico Madrid. According to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport, Al Ahly has begun to gauge the interest of Roma's management and the player's surroundings, preparing to assess the chances of completing the deal. Manu Kone's future is of significant interest within Roma, despite the player currently being on his summer vacation after participating with his national team in the World Cup. The Italian club is not opposed to the idea of the French midfielder's departure, but they insist on receiving a substantial financial return that reflects his capabilities and market value. Roma needs to generate revenue from the transfer market, whether to meet financial obligations or to provide liquidity for new signings. Manchester United currently leads the race, having continued its communications with the player's representatives, with expectations of making an offer close to €50 million. Atletico Madrid remains in the picture, despite temporarily reducing their interest after Roma rejected a previous offer of €40 million. Meanwhile, Al Ahly continues to evaluate the transfer with the aim of adding a strong element to their midfield, but their move may first depend on creating space for a new foreign player in their squad. Reports suggest that the rising competition could prompt Roma to raise their financial demands, as the club aims to secure more than €60 million for the sale of Manu Kone. Chelsea also remains a contender for the deal, especially if the English club decides to make new changes to their midfield during the summer transfer window.