Roma place Manu Koné on transfer list, Inter Milan interested | OneFootball

Reluctantly, AS Roma have placed France international Manu Koné on the transfer list, as per a report from Il Corriere dello Sport. 

Koné’s contract with Roma runs until 2029 and he remains a key part of the squad, however, it is out of financial obligation that the Italian side may be forced into a sale this coming summer. Roma need to make sales in order to comply with UEFA’s fair play regulations. Currently, the Italian side’s wage bill is too high and therefore some of the more ‘bankable’ assets have now become available for transfer.

Inter Milan, who have previously seen a bid for the Frenchman rejected, have emerged as the early frontrunners for Koné’s signature. However, given the midfielder’s availability, other clubs could rival their interest in the coming weeks.

The midfielder will be hoping to bolster his value and play a key part for France at this summer’s World Cup. Roma hope to attain a fee between €40-50m.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle