Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionGet French FootballUnverified source· 1 Sept 2026
Chelsea open talks with Roma for Manu Koné
Chelsea are pushing hard to land France midfielder Manu Koné on deadline day.
M. Koné
player
Player
Manu Koné
Position
Midfielder
Current club
Roma
Linked club
Chelsea
What happened. Chelsea have opened talks with Roma to sign France international Manu Koné on deadline day, per Foot Mercato.
- Koné is 25 years old and plays for Roma.
- He is a France international midfielder.
- Chelsea's pursuit has intensified on the final day of the window.
Deadline-day talks could lead to a late move for the midfielder.
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