Transfer rumour · 2026

Manu Koné to Chelsea

Roma → Chelsea · Probability 22% · fee €47m–€66m · rumour

Updated 31 Aug 2026

Chelsea have contacted Manu Koné's agents as one of several midfield options, but Roma want to keep him and no bid or personal terms have been discussed.

Stage: Link → Interest

Where Manu Koné could go: Chelsea 22% · stays 78%

How the story has moved

1. Santi Aouna · Interest · 2026-08-31
   “🚨EXCL: 🔵🇫🇷 #PL | ❗️Chelsea a fait de Manu Koné sa priorité pour remplacer Enzo Fernández, en cas de départ de l’Argentin vers Manchester City. https://t.co/K5CwGctXyZ”
2. Fabrice Hawkins · Interest · 2026-08-31
   “🚨 Breaking - Chelsea are keen on signing Manu Koné to strengthen their midfield. @RMCsport The French midfielder is very high on the Blues’ shortlist as they assess options for th”
3. Fabrizio Romano · Interest · 2026-08-31
   “🚨🔵 Chelsea made contact with Manu Kone agents as one of the options for late midfield move. Kone, in list with Lamine Camara among top options for midfield but nothing advanced y”

The money

The fee for Manu Koné is reported around €47m–€66m, against a market value of €43m.

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