Gasperini: Chelsea never made official Koné offer

Roma boss reveals the truth behind deadline-day Chelsea links and the club's summer struggles.

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What happened. Gasperini insisted Chelsea never sent an official offer for Koné on deadline day, contradicting reports of a €60m bid.

• Gasperini said he hadn't heard about Koné until after the Lecce match.
• Roma tried to sign Greenwood and Summerville but faced wage-bill restrictions.
• Players like Dybala and Pellegrini took pay cuts to stay.

“The summer was torture: constantly reviewing market ideas and having to give up on players who were enthusiastic about coming to Roma.”

— Gian Piero Gasperini

Gasperini's comments clarify Roma's transfer stance and the financial constraints that shaped their summer.

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