19yo Man Utd sensation expected to 'leave on loan', he moved to Old Trafford last summer
Manchester United have already begun shaping their plans for the 2025–26 season, with a key decision looming over one of their most promising youngsters.
According to the Daily Mail, young sensation Sekou Kone is set to leave Man United on loan this summer.
INEOS-owned Swiss outfit Lausanne, along with several clubs in Belgium and France, have shown strong interest in snapping him up for the season.
The 19-year-old arrived in Manchester last summer from the Malian side Guidars FC, bringing raw potential and boundless energy.
The Red Devils are excited about his long-term prospects but believe he needs more time to acclimatise to the pace and physicality of English football.
Despite battling an injury earlier in the campaign, he has impressed with consistent displays at the youth level.
United see him evolving into a deep-lying midfielder tailored for Ruben Amorim’s tactical system, with the potential to anchor the side in the future.
Kone burst onto the radar after a standout performance for Mali at the 2023 Under-17 World Cup, earning glowing reports from United’s scouting network.
The Portuguese head coach seems to be a firm admirer and has already rewarded the teenager with multiple call-ups to the senior matchday squad this season.
He could still make his senior debut in the last Premier League game of the season against Aston Villa on Sunday.
Known for his tenacity, Kone possesses strong defensive instincts and is already being viewed as a potential successor to Casemiro.
He thrives on breaking up play and regaining possession, but still needs to improve when it comes to ball distribution and tempo control.
A top number six must read the game like a seasoned general, and United hope regular minutes will help Kone develop that mental sharpness.
We believe it would be better to allow Kone to continue playing in England rather than sending him on loan abroad.
If he progresses as expected, a permanent promotion to the senior squad for the 2026–27 campaign could be well within reach.
Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .