Friedkin's Everton bid reveals Diao's true value as Roma join race for Como talent

Manu Koné has attracted attention from multiple top Premier League clubs following his performances for France. Manchester United have long held interest in the midfielder as they seek reinforcements in that area, but Liverpool have now reignited their own pursuit. According to TeamTalk, the Reds had made an initial exploratory approach several weeks ago, but Koné's recent form has revived their interest in the 24-year-old. Roma are monitoring the situation but have no intention of parting with one of their key assets. Koné remains central to head coach Gian Piero Gasperini's plans, particularly given the club's participation in the Champions League this season. The Giallorossi are holding firm on a valuation starting at 50 million euros, a figure that could only increase if the midfielder maintains his current level of performance through the remainder of the European campaign, including any semifinal and potential final appearances.

Artem Dovbyk's time at Roma is coming to an end after two years, with Ajax now among the clubs interested in signing the 29-year-old Ukrainian striker. Roma paid €30.5 million plus €5.5 million in bonuses to bring Dovbyk from Girona in 2024, when he had just won La Liga's Golden Boot in the 2023–24 season. However, the forward has struggled to adapt to Serie A, making only 14 league appearances and scoring three goals last season, and has fallen out of favour with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. With Dovbyk deemed surplus to requirements, Roma have set an asking price of €23 million for his departure. The club are eager to offload him to fund moves for other targets, including Strasbourg's Diego Moreira and Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho. Donyell Malen's permanent arrival has further reduced Dovbyk's prospects of regular playing time at the Stadio Olimpico. Ajax could offer him consistent first-team football, though it remains unclear whether the Dutch club would match Roma's valuation. Meanwhile, former manager Daniele De Rossi is reportedly keen to bring Dovbyk to Genoa, though such a deal would likely require Roma to lower their €23 million asking price significantly.

Roma are pursuing dual transfers for Alejandro Garnacho and Moreira, both players linked to the BlueCo ownership structure. Chelsea are demanding 50 million euros for Garnacho, while Strasbourg are asking the same fee for Moreira. The two transfers are complicated individually, but Roma believe a shared ownership angle could unlock both deals. Garnacho is a Chelsea academy product available for transfer, while Moreira is an external addition to Strasbourg, which operates as a development club within the BlueCo consortium led by Todd Boehly. Roma's strategy centres on the multi-ownership factor: since both Chelsea and Strasbourg belong to the same American-led group, the club believe they could negotiate a single package deal rather than two separate transactions. This approach could allow all parties to reach a compromise on fees and structure. The giallorossi are considering a comprehensive agreement that would make both moves more sustainable financially while giving BlueCo flexibility across its portfolio.