Overview
- Inter have set aside about €40 million for Koné and plan to renew their bid once the season ends, according to multiple Italian reports.
- Roma rejected Inter’s approach last summer and now value the France midfielder in the €40–50 million range, which would make a deal expensive.
- Goal.com reports Inter could propose a part-exchange to trim the cash fee, with Davide Frattesi or Carlos Augusto named as possible makeweights.
- La Gazzetta dello Sport, relayed by Football Italia, notes interest from PSG and warns Koné’s price could rise if he shines at the 2026 World Cup.
- Inter are preparing a midfield refresh, with Hakan Çalhanoğlu’s future uncertain and Henrikh Mkhitaryan out of contract, which is driving their push for Koné.