Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 1 Sept 2026
Chelsea push to seal £52m Manu Kone deal
Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone as Enzo Fernandez nears a City exit.
M. Kone
player
Player
Manu Kone
Position
Midfielder
Current club
AS Roma
Linked club
Chelsea
Reported fee
£52m
What happened. Chelsea are pushing to complete a £52m deal for AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone, with negotiations at an advanced stage.
- Kone is a French international and has been linked to the Premier League since the World Cup.
- Enzo Fernandez is closing on a move to Manchester City, creating a need for a replacement.
- Chelsea see Kone as an interesting acquisition to bolster their midfield.
If the deal goes through, Kone would fill the void left by Fernandez's potential departure.
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