Chelsea pushing to sign AS Roma midfielder Manu Koné | OneFootball

Chelsea FC are keen on signing France international defensive midfielder Manu Koné (25) from Serie A side AS Roma, according to RMC Sport. The former Toulouse FC and Borussia Mönchengladback player sits reportedly very high on the Blues’ shortlist to strengthen their midfield. Chelsea could still part ways with Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez, who is of interest for Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City.

It was previsouly reported this summer that Koné would be keen to join a major Premier League side. The 25-year-old notably impressed with a couple of eye-catching performances for France at the 2026 World Cup. Manchester United were said to be keen on signing him, until they eventually opted to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton.

L’Equipe reported on Monday that reported Chelsea target Lamine Camara, who ran the show last night against Marseille, was actually the Blues’ plan B should they fail to land their priority target. The latter, it seems, is Manu Koné.

GFFN | Bastien Cheval