Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 1 Sept 2026
Roma halt Koné talks as Gasperini blocks Chelsea move
Roma's coach and sporting director have united to keep their midfield star from leaving.
M. Koné
player
Player
Manu Koné
Position
Midfielder
Current club
Roma
Linked club
Chelsea
Reported fee
€60m
What happened. Roma have put talks with Chelsea over Manu Koné on hold after coach Gian Piero Gasperini and sporting director Tony D'Amico strongly opposed his departure.
- Chelsea made an opening offer of €60m for Koné.
- Chelsea were also ready to send Jamie Gittens on loan to Roma.
- Manchester United have not submitted an offer for Koné.
Chelsea may return with a new offer after selling Enzo Fernández to Manchester City.
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