DONE DEAL: The most sought-after defender in Europe completes his medical with Man United Following the Reds’ £89 million agreement, a five-year contract is signed and the squad number is verified.

The Red Devils recently reached a verbal agreement for the Guidars FC midfielder and the club have now signed all documents for the proposed transfer.

The 18-year-old will complete the formal steps in the next 24 hours.

Romano wrote on X: “All documents are ready for 2006 born Mali talent Sékou Kone to complete his move to Manchester United.

“Exclusive story to be confirmed soon as United have signed all docs and formal steps will follow in next 24h. One for the future.”

United have invested in Kone’s huge potential

Crystal Palace, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Red Bull Salzburg were all interested in the teenager, who was hugely impressive for Mali at last year’s Under-17 World Cup.

Mali were knocked out by France in the semi-final of the tournament, but Kone earned plenty of praise after catching the eye with his composure from midfield.