Arsenal deny interest in Manu Kone despite transfer reports
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Arsenal have refuted claims linking them to a transfer for Manu Kone, with reports suggesting he had agreed personal terms. Sources close to Arsenal did not confirm any interest in the midfielder from AS Roma, instead indicating that Kone does not fit their current recruitment strategy. After a successful 2025 season, where they secured a league title and reached the Champions League final, Arsenal plans to maintain their squad's high standards. They intend to focus on different profiles for midfield recruitment this summer.
- •Arsenal denies reports of agreeing personal terms with Manu Kone.
- •Sources state Kone does not fit Arsenal's target profile.
- •Arsenal aims for sustained competitiveness in European football.
- •The club plans selective recruitment post-World Cup.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal deny they want to sign France star despite reports of agreement
"Manu Kone has been linked with a move to Arsenal this summer, with reports yesterday claiming that he had agreed personal terms with the Gunners. However, sources close to the Emirates have denied tha...
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