Matías Soulé emerges as potential departure as Al Ahli targets Roma winger

AS Roma midfielder Manu Koné appears unlikely to move to the Premier League this summer, closing off what he saw as an ideal destination if he left the club by 30 June. Both Arsenal and Chelsea have shifted their attention elsewhere. Arsenal, after initially targeting Bruno Guimaraes, are now pursuing Hjulmand of Sporting Lisbon. Chelsea have opted for a surprise move for Granit Xhaka, the Swiss midfielder, who is reportedly willing to return to London under any contractual terms to reunite with coach Xabi Alonso. Roma views Koné as less expendable than fellow midfielder Matías Soulé, who is awaiting offers from the Bundesliga or Saudi Arabia, though he has reservations about the latter destination. The closure of English options suggests Koné's future remains uncertain, with the club considering him a less likely candidate for sale compared to Soulé. His departure would require significant offers from elsewhere, or he may remain at the Stadio Olimpico under head coach Gian Piero Gasperini's plans for the coming season.

Mason Greenwood has decided to join AS Roma following three weeks of negotiations that began with a video call between the English forward and head coach Gian Piero Gasperini on June 6. Gasperini's father Andrew, who also serves as his agent, participated in the initial contact, which was arranged through a former Manchester United teammate. Gasperini explained to Greenwood his tactical plans for Roma, detailing how the forward would operate either on the right flank or as a trequartista depending on the formation (3-4-2-1 or 3-4-1-2), while emphasizing the club's ambition and his importance to the project. Roma's leadership is now tasked with finalizing the deal with Marseille. The Friedkin Group and club ownership are preparing an offer of approximately 40 million euros plus performance-based add-ons. Negotiations are expected to advance after June 30, with direct talks between Friedkin and Marseille owner Frank McCourt. This approach mirrors Gasperini's success in January when he personally convinced Donyell Malen to join Roma. However, without a formal agreement in place, Greenwood's father continues to listen to interest from other clubs, including Fenerbahce, as he maximizes his position in the negotiations.

A midfielder has signaled openness to joining Roma, claiming to have received multiple inquiries and describing himself as a high-quality prospect. The player highlighted his performances at a recent World Cup with Côte d'Ivoire, where he scored decisive goals to help his nation reach the knockout stages. Details of specific clubs interested or the timeline for any potential move remain unclear. The transfer signal suggests Roma may be among several sides monitoring the player's availability.