Atletico Madrid pursues Manu Kone from Roma amid market pressures
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 7:20 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Atletico Madrid is actively pursuing Manu Kone as Roma considers a sale due to financial pressures. The midfielder recently debuted for France in the World Cup, raising his profile among potential suitors. Roma values Kone at €50 million, but Atletico hopes to secure him for €40-45 million. Kone has shown a preference for joining a Premier League club or PSG but is open to listening to offers if Roma decides to sell. The situation is developing, with Atletico preparing to make a formal offer soon.
- •Manu Kone made his World Cup debut for France.
- •Atletico Madrid hopes to negotiate a lower transfer fee.
- •Kone is considering offers but prefers Premier League or PSG.
- •The transfer window closes at the end of June.
- •Roma faces financial pressures influencing their decision on Kone.
- 7:20 AMYahoo Sports — Atletico Madrid insist for Manu Kone
"Manu Koné could leave Roma and be sacrificed on the altar of capital gains. The Giallorossi midfielder also made his World Cup debut for France, attracting the attention of several clubs with a high-...
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