Roma declines €45 million offer for Manu Kone from Atlético Madrid

AS Roma has turned down a €45 million offer from Atlético Madrid for midfielder Manu Kone. The club is evaluating potential player sales to achieve capital gains by June 30, amidst preparations for the World Cup where Kone will participate with the French national team. Inter Milan has also shown interest in Kone, but no recent offers have been submitted. Roma officials have indicated that they require a higher bid to consider selling the key player, as coach Gian Piero Gasperini aims to retain core team members who contributed to their Champions League qualification.

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