Manu Kone appears set to stay with Roma amid transfer interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:55 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Roma's Manu Kone is linked with multiple top clubs this summer, including Manchester City. Despite initial concerns regarding Kone's future at the Stadio Olimpico, reports indicate that Roma is growing confident he will remain with the team. Manchester City may have to pay €55 million for Kone, but their focus seems to have shifted to other targets. Roma previously considered Kone's sale due to Financial Fair Play regulations, but no formal offers were made from English clubs, while Atletico Madrid's approach fell short of expectations. As the transfer window progresses, Kone's situation remains under close observation.
- •Kone linked with Manchester City, Arsenal, and others this summer.
- •Roma confident Kone will remain after internal assessments.
- •Manchester City lost key players yet prioritize other transfer targets.
- •Roma received no formal offers from English clubs this summer.
- •Atletico Madrid's bid for Kone was deemed insufficient.
- 7:55 PMYahoo Sports — Manu Kone nearing Roma stay despite Manchester City links
"Serie A side Roma have seen Manu Kone get linked with a host of clubs across the summer transfer window. Interest from Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City has constantly been repor...
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