Transfer News·21 June 2026·3h ago

Koné waiting for Premier League move, with Arsenal leading the race

French midfielder Manu Koné is the subject of concrete transfer interest this summer, with his future at Roma still uncertain. Arsenal has made concrete moves and found total openness from the 2001-born player, though no formal offer has yet been submitted to Roma. Koné is holding back from accepting an offer from Atlético Madrid worth €45 million — the fee Roma is requesting — while waiting to see if a Premier League club makes a move. Chelsea and Tottenham have also made enquiries, destinations that appeal to the midfielder despite Chelsea's absence from European competitions this season.

Roma's preference is to retain Koné and generate funds through other sales. The club would rather secure the finances outlined in their Settlement Agreement by selling Matías Soulé and other players, rather than let the midfielder depart. However, without concrete offers for Soulé coming forward, Roma may be forced to consider Koné's sale if the situation does not change by June 30. The midfielder's decision to explore Premier League options has complicated the club's planning, as Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham circle without yet tabling formal bids to the Giallorossi.

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I Gunners hanno mosso passi concreti trovando l'apertura totale del centrocampista francese, che intanto ha messo in stand-by l'Atletico Madrid Redazione 21 giugno - 09:30 Koné tra conferma e cessione: ecco i pro e i contro che dividono Gasp Il futuro di Manu Koné è ancora tutto da decifrare. Il centrocampista francese, attualmente impegnato al Mondiale, sarebbe infatti l'unico calciatore della Roma ad avere ricevuto offerte concrete in questo inizio di sessione estiva di calciomercato. Nei piani del club giallorosso piuttosto che sacrificare il numero 17 si preferirebbe arrivare alla cifra richiesta dal Settlement Agreement tramite le cessioni di Soulé e Ziolkowski, oltre ad operazioni minori, ma ad oggi gli addii dell'argentino e del polacco non sono così scontati. Non tanto per mancanza di volontà della Roma, quanto per assenza di offerte da parte dei club interessati. E così dalle parti di Trigoria, se la situazione entro il 30 giugno non dovesse cambiare, potrebbe essere necessario salutare proprio Koné. Scegli tu cosa leggere: metti Forzaroma.info tra le tue fonti Google Il centrocampista francese ha già ricevuto un'offerta da parte dell'Atletico Madrid, con i Colchoneros disposti a mettere sul tavolo i 45 milioni richiesti dalla Roma. Ma Manu prende tempo e aspetta. Chi? La Premier League, meta sicuramente più apprezzata. Come riporta Il Corriere della Sera, l'Arsenal ha mosso passi concreti trovando la totale apertura del classe 2001 ma non ha recapitato alcuna offerta al club giallorosso. Sondaggio anche da parte del Chelsea, destinazione che non dispiacerebbe a Koné nonostante i Blues siano fuori dalle coppe. Stesso discorso per il Tottenham di De Zerbi, che ha inserito il centrocampista della Roma nella lista dei desideri. © RIPRODUZIONE RISERVATA Commenta Continua la lettura News AS Roma Poca centralità, meno tiri e più fraseggio: ecco i motivi del Malen d'Olanda Calciomercato AS Roma Freuler, ancora silenzio sul rinnovo: addio al Bologna vicino. Roma alla finestra Calciomercato AS Roma Mercato Roma, spunta Davis come vice-Malen. A sinistra offerto Garnacho La Gazzetta dello Sport Mercato Roma, l'Inter mette nel mirino Ndicka se parte De Vrij: la situazione Commenti Invia Commento Tutti Leggi altri commenti

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