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Nottingham Forest targets Roma midfielder Manu Kone amidst transfer rumors

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 2:42 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Nottingham Forest targets Roma midfielder Manu Kone amidst transfer rumors

Summary

Nottingham Forest is facing the potential departure of Elliot Anderson, rumored to join Manchester City for over £100 million. Anderson's exemplary performance led the league for key metrics in midfield. In light of this, Forest is considering Manu Kone of Roma, who has displayed similar skill sets and may be available at a reduced fee due to Roma's financial situation.

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•Anderson led the league in various midfield metrics last season.
•Manchester City is likely to acquire Anderson for a hefty fee.
•Kone ranks highly among Serie A midfielders in ball recoveries and passes.
•Forest's recruitment team faces a challenging task replacing Anderson.
•Roma's financial constraints may allow Kone to be signed at a lower price.

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What they're saying

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Manchester City seems his probable destination. Only Everton's James Garner ran further than him of any player in the division, while Anderson won possession back 306 times – 94 more than the next man on the list – and made the fourth-most passes in the league.
— Yahoo Sports

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