Overview
- Multiple reports on Tuesday and Wednesday say Arsenal and Tottenham are both pursuing Manu Koné, with Arsenal widely reported to have agreed personal terms with the player but no club-to-club deal announced.
- Tottenham have made formal enquiries to Roma about Koné, with coach Roberto De Zerbi described as a fan of the player and Spurs said to be trying to move quickly.
- Italian and English outlets report Roma want a sale to raise funds for other signings, which the club’s financial position could make them open to negotiating this summer.
- Koné is a 25-year-old France international who started 37 times for Roma last season and can play as a defensive or box-to-box midfielder, a profile that fits Premier League demands.
- The transfer remains unresolved with differing valuations reported (circa €50m in some outlets), mixed sourcing across journals, and the next steps hinging on Roma agreeing terms with any interested English club.