Arsenal intensify pursuit of Roma midfielder Manu Koné

French midfielder Manu Koné, a key player for AS Roma with 37 appearances, 2 goals and 3 assists this season, has attracted renewed interest from Premier League club Arsenal. According to recent reports, Arsenal have stepped up contacts with Koné’s representatives and view him as a potential midfield reinforcement for manager Mikel Arteta. No formal talks have begun between Arsenal and Roma, and the Italian club says only a bid of at least €50 million would make them consider letting the 22‑year‑old leave.

Roma remain keen to keep Koné, but the transfer window deadline of 30 June – the date that determines clubs’ financial reporting – adds urgency. Besides Arsenal, other European sides including Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan and several Bundesliga teams have been linked to the midfielder, underscoring his rising market value ahead of the World Cup.