Manchester United have reportedly set out a plan to introduce new Deadline Day signing Sekou Kone into the club.
Manchester United announced the Deadline Day signing of 18-year-old Mali midfielder Sekou Kone after agreeing to a £1 million plus add-ons deal with Malian club Guidars FC.
The African midfielder is highly regarded and recently impressed during the Under-17 World Cup adding to his reputation of being one of Africa’s best emerging talents.
The Red Devils also confirmed the transfer of Uruguayan midfielder Manuel Ugarte in a deal that could rise to £50.5 million with performance-related add-ons.
The two deadline Day transfers highlight the key focus by Ineos to address both the present and future squads.
Manchester United Sekou Kone plan revealed
The signing of Kone highlights a different direction under Ineos with the club keen to build for the future.
The highly regarded Mali talent is the latest move to integrate youth into the squad.
The new Red Devil will hope he can follow in the footsteps of Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho in the coming seasons.
Ineos are keen to add future prospects to the academy with former Arsenal academy star Chido Obi Martin expected to see his move to Old Trafford confirmed in due course.
According to MEN, the Red Devils have set out an initial plan for the new signing to settle into his new surroundings.
Steven Railston states: “The 18-year-old is considered a player with high potential by United and although he will initially join up with the academy, he’ll spend time training with the first team at Carrington, which means he could be fast-tracked if he demonstrates he can operate at the level required.”
A very good transfer window this summer both for senior and academy. We must keep building now.
We will be tops again in a couple of years with the FOOTBALL committee we have behind us now.