Koné and Soulé in the shop window as Roma pursues €50 million profit target by 30 June
Transfer News·12 June 2026·38d ago

Koné and Soulé in the shop window as Roma pursues €50 million profit target by 30 June

Source: Forza Roma

Roma have informed the agents of Manu Koné and Matías Soulé of the club's need to generate sales, with both players now actively marketed to potential buyers ahead of the 30 June deadline. The club is pursuing a settlement agreement by that date and requires approximately €50 million in profit to register in the accounts. Arsenal have renewed their interest in Koné, who is regarded as the more marketable of the two assets, though Roma's lack of a sporting director has left the club eager to move quickly on deals.

Roma's preferred approach is to close the settlement agreement before 30 June rather than exercise a renewal option to 2027, a decision born from daily discussions on the financial figures required. The €50 million profit target is difficult to achieve through minor sales alone, forcing the club to place some of their most valuable players on the market. In the interim, Roma have completed smaller transfers: Sangaré, Abdulhamid, and Baldanzi have been sold, with Baldanzi's departure generating €9.5 million in income and approximately €2 million in profit.

Koné's camp faces less difficulty in attracting interest, with Arsenal having signalled their intention to move. With only 18 days remaining until the deadline, Roma continue to process secondary transfers while seeking a major sale to meet their financial objectives.

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Gli agenti sono stati informati delle esigenze romaniste e cercano acquirenti Redazione 12 giugno - 08:03 Dal sogno al dramma: Wesley perde il sorriso Nonostante l'opzione di proroga al 2027, l'ipotesi che va ancora per la maggiore a Trigoria è quella di chiudere il settlement agreement entro il 30…

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