Arsenal targeting Manu Koné as Roma considers sale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:35 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Arsenal is in discussions regarding Manu Koné, a midfielder currently with Roma. The Italian club, needing to generate around €50 million from player sales by June 30, considers selling Koné among other assets. Although Atlético Madrid showed interest with a €45 million offer, Koné reportedly prefers a move to PSG, which is currently not pursuing him. Arsenal has reached an agreement with Koné’s agent and is preparing an offer for Roma soon. Time is of the essence for the transaction, as Roma may reassess Koné's role after the World Cup.
- •Roma needs to sell players to achieve €50 million capital gains by June 30.
- •Arsenal has included Koné in their plans for squad improvement.
- •Atlético Madrid's €45 million bid for Koné has been rejected.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Kone’s agents pushing player towards Roma exit
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal not interested in Kone despite transfer links
- 8:35 AMYahoo Sports — Kone’s agent rumored to have agreement with Arsenal
"Not just Matias Soulé. In the race for capital gains that Roma must complete by June 30th, Manu Koné’s name could also be heavily involved. Journalist Attilio Malena launched the rumor during an i...
"Roma, awaiting offers for Soulé, has seriously considered selling Manu Koné by June 30th. The French midfielder is on the market, and the Giallorossi must make approximately €50 million in capital...
"Manu Koné could be sacrificed on the altar of capital gains by June 30th to comply with the settlement agreement. Roma values the French midfielder at around €50 million, a figure that would ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 10:30 AMKone’s agents pushing player towards Roma exit
Not just Matias Soulé. In the race for capital gains that Roma must complete by June 30th, Manu Koné’s name could also be heavily involved. Journalist Attilio Malena launched the rumor during an i...
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 7:30 PMArsenal not interested in Kone despite transfer links
Manu Koné could be sacrificed on the altar of capital gains by June 30th to comply with the settlement agreement. Roma values the French midfielder at around €50 million, a figure that would ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 8:35 AMKone’s agent rumored to have agreement with Arsenal
Roma, awaiting offers for Soulé, has seriously considered selling Manu Koné by June 30th. The French midfielder is on the market, and the Giallorossi must make approximately €50 million in capital...
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