Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationFootball.LondonUnverified source· 31 Aug 2026
Chelsea eye Manu Kone as Enzo Fernandez uncertainty grows
With Enzo Fernandez's future up in the air, Chelsea have lined up a new midfield target.
M. Kone
player
Player
Manu Kone
Position
Midfielder
Current club
AS Roma
Linked club
Chelsea
What happened. Chelsea have identified AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone as a transfer option amid uncertainty over Enzo Fernandez's future.
- Manchester City are interested in Enzo Fernandez before the deadline.
- Lamine Camara from Monaco is also a target for Chelsea.
- Chelsea plan to loan out Dario Essugo before the window closes.
“We want the best for the team and that's why we made the decision aga”
— Xabi Alonso
Chelsea are preparing for all scenarios as the transfer deadline approaches.
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