Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign highly-rated defensive midfielder Sekou Kone from Guidars FC before the summer transfer window closes. Kone, who recently impressed for Mali at the Under-17 World Cup in December, is set to join the Premier League giants and will officially complete his transfer in the coming days.

While Erik ten Hag is actively seeking a defensive midfielder for the first team, with ongoing talks for Sporting CP's Manuel Ugarte, the immediate plan for Kone is different.