Chelsea open talks for Roma's Koné in final 48 hours of summer transfer window
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Chelsea have opened negotiations with Roma to sign midfielder Manu Koné before the summer transfer window closes.
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Attributed to original sourceMonday’s reports claim that Premier League side Chelsea have opened discussions with the representatives of Roma midfielder Manu Kone in the final 48 hours of the summer transfer window.
Report: Chelsea interested in late deal for Roma’s Kone The summer transfer window will close on September 1, but there is still plenty of business to be done in Serie A, both in terms of incomings and potential departures.
ROME, ITALY – OCTOBER 29: Manu Kone of AS Roma gestures during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Parma Calcio 1913 at Stadio Olimpico on October 29, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) Roma’s Kone is a player who attracted plenty of attention earlier this summer following his impressive performances with the France national team at the 2026 World Cup and amidst reports that the Giallorossi may need to sell players in order to help with their financial fair play situation.
There had been reports that Manchester United were interested in the Frenchman before secring deals for Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos and Carlos Baleba. More recently, Manchester City and Real Madrid have shown an interest, but have not submitted any formal offers.
Now, according to reports from Fabrizio Romano , Chelsea have also put Kone on their list of potential midfield recruitments in the final days of the summer transfer window. He claims that Chelsea have been in contact with the player’s agent and that Kone is one of two midfielders under consideration at Stamford Bridge along with Monaco’s Lamine Camara.
SASSUOLO, ITALY – OCTOBER 26: Manu Kon f 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) Roma maintain their stance that they do not wish to lose Kone, least of all at this stage of the summer. They have not yet received any formal proposals for the 25-year-old.
The Giallorossi reportedly value Kone in the region of €60m.
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What happened
Chelsea are in active discussions with Roma over a move for French midfielder Manu Koné, with the clubs looking to finalize a deal in the final 48 hours of the summer transfer window. Koné, who joined Roma from Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2024, has been a key midfield presence for the Serie A side. Roma are believed to be open to a sale at the right price, and Chelsea are pushing to add midfield depth ahead of the deadline. Negotiations are described as ongoing with both sides working to reach an agreement.
Chance analysis
Chelsea's pursuit of Manu Koné underscores their continued midfield reshaping under the current project, targeting a young, dynamic box-to-box profile already proven in Serie A. Roma, meanwhile, face a familiar late-window dilemma — balancing the lure of a significant sale against losing a player who has become central to their midfield structure. If completed, the move would give Chelsea another option in central midfield while reshaping Roma's squad planning just days before the Serie A season gets fully underway.
Chelsea would gain midfield depth and a proven Serie A profile, while Roma risk losing a key starter late in the window with limited time to replace him.