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AS Roma transfer strategy: Koné interest and squad updates

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AS Roma transfer strategy: Koné interest expands and squad updates

AS Roma’s summer strategy remains dominated by the need to satisfy UEFA Financial Fair Play requirements, primarily through player sales to generate capital gains before a June 30 deadline. Crysencio Summerville, previously a target for Roma, ultimately moved from West Ham to Al Hilal for a reported fee between €60 million and €80 million. Matías Soulé also remains a key asset in balancing the books; while Roma previously sought €40 million, AC Milan has since shown interest in a deal worth at least €35 million. Manu Koné continues to be a central figure in Roma’s transfer activity. The 25-year-old French international, who is under contract until 2029, has attracted significant interest from the Premier League, including Manchester City, Manchester United, and Chelsea. Manchester City reportedly values him at approximately £50 million, though Roma has rejected bids below €50 million. Reports suggest Koné may only consider a move to Paris Saint-Germain if he departs Rome, though he is currently seeking a contract upgrade. Interest in Koné has expanded to La Liga, with Real Madrid monitoring continues to monitor the midfielder as a potential target if they secure departures such as Eduardo Camavinga or Aurélien Tchouaméni. Real Madrid views him as a defensive-minded reinforcement, though no official offer has been made. Roma is reportedly prepared any move remains contingent on the Spanish club selling existing players to demand free up resources. While Roma has indicated a fee valuation exceeding €50 million for his services. million, the club recently issued a firm denial regarding rumors linking Koné to Chelsea FC, describing the speculation as “nothing” and characterizing the rumors as “disturbing actions.” Roma officials emphasized that no negotiations are open with Chelsea and that no “irresistible offers” have been presented to the Friedkin group. On the recruitment side, Roma has signed 19-year-old Portuguese talent Rodrigo Mora is nearing a deal to sign Argentine defender Leonardo Balerdi from Porto. Olympique Marseille on loan with an option to buy. The club is also pursuing searching for an attacking left winger, identifying Jamie Gittens and Malick Fofana from Lyon and has shown interest in Alessio Cacciamani as primary targets, though financial constraints continue to influence their approach. Previous signings include 19-year-old Rodrigo Mora from Torino. Porto.

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  1. 2026-09-01 10:32 UTC AS Roma transfer strategy: Koné interest and squad updates
  2. 2026-08-29 02:49 UTC AS Roma transfer strategy: Koné interest expands
  3. 2026-08-28 00:33 UTC AS Roma transfer strategy: Koné interest expands
  4. 2026-08-19 17:17 UTC AS Roma transfer strategy: Summerville sold, Koné pursuit
  5. 2026-07-26 22:39 UTC AS Roma transfer pursuits: Summerville out, Koné pending
  6. 2026-07-26 11:02 UTC AS Roma transfer pursuits: Summerville gone, Kone still in t

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