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Roma targets Ederson to replace potential Koné departure

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 1:20 PM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Roma targets Ederson to replace potential Koné departure

Summary

Roma is assessing the potential sale of Manu Koné amid discussions of a possible agreement with Manchester United. Should Koné leave, the club considers Ederson from Atalanta as a replacement. Ederson has a prior connection with Roma's coach and is likely to be pursued after Koné's sale. However, negotiations could be complicated due to past tensions between Roma and Atalanta, who previously sold Ederson to Manchester United. Atalanta is also looking to renew Ederson's contract as they value his contributions.

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Key Details

•Roma considers selling Manu Koné to Manchester United.
•Ederson emerges as a top replacement option for Roma.
•Past tensions between Roma and Atalanta may complicate negotiations.
•Atalanta plans to renew Ederson's contract amid transfer speculation.
•Newcastle is also interested in Ederson following their sale of Tonali.

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1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Ederson emerges as possible Kone replacement

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Roma must consider the possible sale of Manu Koné. In England, there’s talk of an imminent agreement with Manchester United, and the Frenchman’s departure would allow the Giallorossi to settle th...
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