Chelsea are pursuing France midfielder Manu Koné from AS Roma as the transfer window nears its end, according to multiple reports. Yahoo Sports says the club makes contact with Roma in recent hours and has also spoken to Koné’s representatives to explore a potential deal.
Other outlets report the talks are progressing further. Sky in Italy says Chelsea are close to reaching an agreement with Roma for Koné, while also noting that Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is trying to keep the player. Yahoo and Sky both describe early-stage inquiry and ongoing discussions, but differ in emphasis: Yahoo focuses on initial contact and approaches, while Sky highlights the likelihood of an agreement alongside Roma’s efforts to retain him.
No official confirmation of a fee or final contract terms appears in the reports provided.
