Roma midfielder Manu Kone is being linked with a blockbuster summer move with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe all tracking his progress at the World Cup.
Kone is currently part of the France squad in the USA at the World Cup and his performances in Serie A last season and his current form have caught the eye of multiple scouts.
The 25-year-old only joined Roma last summer after a successful loan spell, with the Serie A giants paying €18million for his services.
The former Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder spent three seasons in the Bundesliga before joining Roma on loan, while he started his career in Ligue 1 with Toulouse.
A switch to the Premier League or La Liga now looks likely and we assess where Kone could be playing his football come September.
Manchester United
Manchester United have been busy already in the transfer market and they confirmed the arrival of Andrey Santos on Monday from Chelsea.
They have also been linked with Ederson of Atalanta, while a deal is also thought to be close for Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans.
With Casemiro now out of the door and Manuel Ugarte facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines, United chiefs are looking for reinforcements in the middle of the park.
Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini has admitted a sale is likely this summer and it appears that United are delaying any deal for Ederson in an attempt to finalise a switch for Kone.
Liverpool
New Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola is looking for new signings to try and get the Reds back in the title race and reports suggest Liverpool are happy to pay Roma's asking price for the French ace.
Iraola will demand a lot from his squad throughout the season and Kone's recent performances for France suggest he will provide some much-needed quality to Liverpool's midfield.
Aston Villa
Tielemans' impending exit to Old Trafford has scuppered Unai Emery's plans as Aston Villa try to show they can compete in the UEFA Champions League.
Villa are almost certainly going to have to dip into the transfer market once Tielemans leaves, as Amadou Onana suffered a serious knee injury at the World Cup.
Kone would likely walk straight into Villa's starting XI due to their current predicament, and that could give the Villans the boost they need in negotiations.
Atletico Madrid
While a host of clubs are being linked with Kone, reports from Corriere dello Sport in Italy suggest Atletico Madrid have had a €40million bid rejected.
Roma are reportedly holding out for at least €50million, and Atletico may need to meet those demands if they want to compete with Barcelona and Real Madrid this season.
Manchester City
Enzo Maresca will have handed Manchester City chiefs a list of targets he wants this summer as he tries to form his own squad in the wake of Pep Guardiola's departure.
City midfielder Rodri has one year left on his current contract at the Etihad Stadium and he continues to be linked with a move to Real Madrid.
Rodri has claimed he will finalise his future after the World Cup, but City are reportedly watching the Kone situation with interest, although they have already added England star Elliot Anderson to their squad.
Chelsea
New Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has said he will do all he can to keep Enzo Fernandez at the club this summer.
Fernandez is another player that has been linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu, and Kone could be someone that Chelsea turn to, should they need to replace the Argentina international.
Kone is predominantly a holding midfielder, having only scored 12 goals in his career, but his arrival could help Chelsea move Cole Palmer into a more central role.
