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Roma set €50–60m asking price as Chelsea and Manchester United circle Koné
·19 July 2026·95d ago

Roma set €50–60m asking price as Chelsea and Manchester United circle Koné

Source: Forza Roma

Roma have established a valuation for midfielder Manu Koné following interest from English clubs. Chelsea and Manchester United are monitoring the French midfielder, with Manchester United having already made contact with his representatives, though no formal offer has been submitted. Roma will only enter negotiations if a proposal reaches €50–60 million; bids below that threshold will not be considered. Atletico Madrid tabled €43 million last June, but the move was not to Koné's liking. Koné remains available for departure partly because Roma must complete a sale by the end of July to satisfy UEFA's financial regulations. Manchester United's approach marks an acceleration in talks, but the gap between English ambition and Roma's valuation remains significant.

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Roma are bracing for the possible departure of midfielder Manu Koné this summer, with Manchester United and Chelsea both circling the French player. The club have set an asking price of €50–60 million and will only negotiate serious offers within that range. The Giallorossi face a July 31st deadline to complete player sales due to financial and UEFA regulatory constraints, making a departure increasingly likely.

Cult of Calcio reports that head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has confirmed the need to sell a key player and that Roma are already drawing up midfield alternatives. The outlets differ on Koné's valuation; Forza Roma notes Manchester United has made initial contact with representatives but no formal bid has arrived, while Cult of Calcio values him at €55–60 million against his €12 million book value. Both outlets agree Roma would prefer to sell Matías Soulé instead, though he rejected a Saudi move. Cult of Calcio reveals Roma are monitoring Frank Kessié, Khephren Thuram, Arne Engels, and Danilo Santos as potential replacements, prioritizing defensive solidity in their recruitment.

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“Finito il Mondiale, Manu Koné può pensare al proprio futuro. Il francese è al centro di tante voci di mercato, su di lui ci sono Chelsea e Manchester United, i Red Devils hanno già avviato i contatti con l'entourage senza però presentare un'offerta. Secondo quanto riportato da Calciomercato.com la…”

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