Monday’s stories declare that Premier League aspect Chelsea have opened discussions with the representatives of Roma midfielder Manu Kone in the final 48 hours of the summer transfer window.
Report: Chelsea in late deal for Roma’s Kone
The summer transfer window will shut on September 1, however there’s nonetheless lots of enterprise to be achieved in Serie A, each in phrases of incomings and potential departures.
Roma’s Kone is a participant who attracted lots of consideration earlier this summer following his spectacular performances with the France nationwide crew on the 2026 World Cup and amidst stories that the Giallorossi might must promote gamers in order to assist with their monetary honest play scenario.
There had been stories that Manchester United have been in the Frenchman earlier than secring offers for Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos and Carlos Baleba. More just lately, Manchester City and (*48*) Madrid have proven an curiosity, however haven’t submitted any formal provides.
Now, based on stories from Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have additionally put Kone on their listing of potential midfield recruitments in the final days of the summer transfer window. He claims that Chelsea have been in contact with the participant’s agent and that Kone is one of two midfielders into consideration at Stamford Bridge together with Monaco’s Lamine Camara.
Roma keep their stance that they don’t want to lose Kone, least of all at this stage of the summer. They haven’t but obtained any formal proposals for the 25-year-old.
The Giallorossi reportedly worth Kone in the area of €60m.