Koné Awaits Premier League Move: Roma's Stance

Inter are keeping close watch on Gianluca Mancini as AS Roma work to extend the defender's contract, which is set to expire. Roma are actively engaged in renewal talks with several squad members, including Mancini, as part of ongoing contract negotiations. The Italian centre-back remains a target of interest for the Nerazzurri, though details of Inter's concrete pursuit remain unclear. Mancini is a key player in Roma's defence and represents one of the club's priority renewals as they look to secure their squad for the future.

Radio Roma personalities have weighed in on the club's summer transfer activity, with particular focus on Matías Soulé's future. Piero Torri stated: "Today there are no updates compared to yesterday regarding the Soulé path. I struggle to imagine that a boy his age would already go play in Arabia. I consider it a difficult path. Roma can aim for the sale of only one player, namely Koné, plus minor departures. It surprises me that no Premier League club wants a profile like the Frenchman, certainly there was interest from Atlético Madrid." The broader consensus among Roma media figures suggests the club is bracing for limited outgoings in the summer window. Nando Orsi questioned the significance of a reported €100 million offer for Mile Svilar and Wesley, arguing Roma is not at the level of Real Madrid or Barcelona to refuse such sums. Lorenzo Pes indicated that Paulo Dybala, Gianluca Mancini, and Lorenzo Pellegrini are expected to sign contract renewals, though Mancini is reportedly frustrated by delays in his extension. Soulé remains the most marketable player in Roma's squad, with interest from both Germany and Saudi Arabia, though the winger would reportedly prefer a move to the Bundesliga. Whether Roma can achieve its targeted €50 million profit on player sales remains in doubt, according to Pes.

AS Roma's director of sport has escalated tensions with the representatives of midfielder Manu Koné by warning that his price will rise significantly after 30 June. The French midfielder has rejected an offer from Atlético Madrid worth approximately 40 million euros, preferring a move to the Premier League or Paris Saint-Germain instead. Koné's agents, acting in coordination with Chelsea and Arsenal, are reportedly hoping to present a cut-price offer in the final days of the transfer window, banking on Roma being under financial pressure before the June 30 deadline. However, Roma's leadership has made clear they will not accept a reduced fee, with the sports director signalling that from 1 July onwards, Koné will command at least 60 million euros rather than the 45–50 million being suggested. Matías Soulé is also a potential departure this summer, with three Saudi Arabian clubs—Al Hilal, Al Ittifaq, and Al Ahli—reportedly willing to offer substantial sums. The Argentine winger, however, prefers to remain in Europe's top leagues and is open to discussing moves with Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund, though neither club has yet submitted a formal bid to Roma. With just days remaining before the 30 June deadline, Roma faces pressure to facilitate outgoings to fund their own transfer activity, but the club remains committed to securing adequate compensation for its key players.