Chelsea in advanced talks to sign Roma star Koné, offer submitted
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Sky reports Chelsea are in advanced negotiations with Roma for midfielder Koné, with a formal offer already submitted to the Italian club.
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Attributed to original sourceSky Sport Italia reports that Chelsea have submitted an offer close to €60m for Roma midfielder Manu Koné and are open to sending Jamie Gittens on loan to the Stadio Olimpico.
Chelsea are reportedly in advanced talks to sign Roma midfielder Koné.
Chelsea close to signing Koné from Roma SASSUOLO, ITALY – OCTOBER 26: Manu Kone of AS Roma celebrates victory after the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and AS Roma at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on October 26, 2025 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) According to Sky Sport Italia, the Blues have sent a £52m bid for the French midfielder, circa €60m, and are confident about finalising a deal with the Giallorossi.
Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini said on Monday evening , after a 4-0 win over Lecce, that club owners would be reluctant to sell any top player and that no offer had yet been received by Roma.
As the summer transfer window comes to a close, however, the Blues have now made their first offer to sign the Frenchman, and according to Sky, negotiations between the two clubs are already at an advanced stage.
HONG KONG, CHINA – AUGUST 5: Jamie Gittens of Chelsea FC reacts during the preseason friendly between Chelsea and Juventus at the Kai Tak Stadium on August 5, 2026 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) According to Sky, Chelsea are ready to include Jamie Gittens in the deal as Roma are looking for a new attacking winger on deadline day.
Gittens has been on Roma’s radar for several weeks, but the Giallorossi previously failed to reach an agreement with Chelsea.
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What happened
Chelsea have moved decisively in the transfer market, submitting an offer to Roma for highly-rated midfielder Koné. According to Sky, talks between the two clubs are now at an advanced stage, suggesting a deal could be close. Koné has been one of Roma's standout performers, making his potential departure a significant blow for the Serie A side. If completed, the move would further reinforce Chelsea's midfield options ahead of the new season.
Chance analysis
Chelsea targeting Koné signals another ambitious swing in the market as the Blues continue reshaping their midfield. For Roma, losing a player of his calibre mid-window would force a rethink in their sporting project, particularly given his influence in the engine room. The advanced nature of the talks suggests both clubs are motivated to find a resolution quickly, potentially setting a domino effect in the Serie A and Premier League markets.
Chelsea's midfield would be reinforced by Koné's arrival, while Roma would lose a key creative and ball-progressing player in the middle of the park.