Arsenal re‑engage with Roma over €40m Manu Kone

Arsenal have renewed contact with Manu Kone's camp as Roma consider player sales to meet UEFA settlement by June 30. Arsenal are listed among clubs tracking the midfielder. Photo by Paolo Bruno. Roma need around €50m in capital gains before June 30, prompting scrutiny of saleable players. Kone and Matias Soule are highlighted because their book values are about €15m each, while Roma could demand higher fees. Roma value Kone between €40m and €50m, meaning a sale would generate a significant profit. Kone joined Roma from Borussia Monchengladbach in June 2024 for €18m and operates as a central midfielder, a No 6/No 8 hybrid. Kone is currently with the France national team at the World Cup, keeping him visible. Declan Rice said his mother “killed” him after a sunburn photo during England’s World Cup preparations. Ethan Nwaneri scored in England’s 6‑0 behind‑closed‑doors win over Miami FC before leaving the World Cup camp. Arsenal are Premier League champions.