Manu Koné AS Roma France · midfielder · 25yrs
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Foot Mercato reports that Chelsea prioritised Manu Koné as a late-window target, ahead of Lamine Camara. The midfielder ultimately remained at his club after the proposed move failed to materialise.
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Update (X – @Santi_J_FM): According to Santi_J_FM, Chelsea and Roma reached a verbal understanding over the transfer of Manu Koné, with talks conducted directly by the clubs’ owners. The move ultimately collapsed due to a lack of time to find a replacement, while Gian Piero Gasperini also opposed the deal.
Update (X – @Santi_J_FM): According to Santi J_FM, Chelsea and Roma had reached a verbal understanding over Manu Koné’s transfer, with negotiations conducted directly by the clubs’ owners. The move fell through due to a lack of time to find a replacement, while Gian Piero Gasperini also opposed the deal.
Update (Get French Football News): Get French Football News reports that Manu Koné came close to leaving AS Monaco after Chelsea and Roma reached a verbal agreement. The move ultimately did not go through amid complications surrounding Chelsea’s pursuit of Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara.