Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified sourceVia Simon Phillips· 27 Aug 2026
Chelsea still eye Manu Kone as Enzo Fernandez unsettled
Chelsea's midfield search continues with Roma's Manu Kone on their radar.
M. Kone
player
Player
Manu Kone
Position
Midfielder
Current club
Roma
Linked club
Chelsea
What happened. Chelsea reportedly retain interest in Roma midfielder Manu Kone as a potential replacement for unsettled Enzo Fernandez, according to Simon Phillips.
- Chelsea consider Kone among several midfield targets.
- Enzo Fernandez's unsettled status prompts search.
- Interest persists as transfer window nears end.
Chelsea may move for Kone if Fernandez departs before the deadline.
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