Man United midfielder now set to leave on loan, 10 clubs have 'expressed interest'
Manchester United could once again turn to the winter transfer window to accelerate the development of their brightest academy prospects.
The club have long used this period to expose young talents to the physical and mental demands of senior football through carefully selected loan spells.
According to reliable insider Sully Talkz, Sekou Kone is expected to go on loan to INEOS-owned FC Lausanne-Sport as the current frontrunners.
The 19-year-old is a highly rated midfielder signed from the Malian side Guidars FC in the summer of 2024.
There is no shortage of suitors with over 10 clubs reportedly expressing interest in acquiring his services.
Naturally deployed as a defensive midfielder, Kone is viewed within scouting circles as a player with an exceptionally high ceiling.
He was included in senior matchday squads under Ruben Amorim last season, hinting at the manager’s long-term belief in his talent.
A permanent promotion to the first team appeared imminent this campaign before cruel misfortune struck.
Kone suffered a serious head injury that resulted in a fractured eye socket, abruptly halting his momentum.
The setback ruled him out for several weeks, with the teenager only returning to action in November.
There is little doubt about his quality, but repeated injuries have cost Kone valuable development time at a crucial stage of his career.
He needs to play regularly at a higher level to force himself into Amorim’s plans.
A loan move for the remainder of the season appears both logical and necessary.
However, questions remain over whether Lausanne-Sport represent the ideal environment for his next step.
If United truly view Kone as a first-team option for next season, adapting to the pace and physicality of English football should be a priority.
A loan spell in League One or League Two may ultimately prove more beneficial in fast-tracking his readiness for the Premier League.
Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .