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Chelsea joins Arsenal in pursuit of Manu Kone from Roma

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 2:30 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Chelsea joins Arsenal in pursuit of Manu Kone from Roma

Summary

Chelsea has entered the race to acquire Manu Kone, who is being monitored alongside Arsenal. Roma is reportedly looking to sell Kone as part of their strategy to meet financial fair play regulations. The midfielder, currently involved with the French national team at the World Cup, has rejected an offer from Atletico Madrid for approximately €45 million, preferring a move to the Premier League. Both clubs have expressed interest, pending Roma's need to generate funds swiftly. Any potential deal will likely be postponed until after the World Cup concludes.

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•Chelsea and Arsenal are both interested in Manu Kone.
•Roma seeks to sell Kone to comply with financial fair play regulations.
•Kone has declined an offer from Atletico Madrid.
•He is currently with the French team for the World Cup.
•A deal may not occur until after the World Cup.

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2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea ready to rival Arsenal for Manu Kone deal

What they're saying

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Chelsea have joined Arsenal in monitoring Manu Kone, as Roma consider cashing in on the midfielder.Kone could be a casualty of Roma’s need to raise funds to comply with their financial fair play set...
— Yahoo Sports

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