AS Roma → Chelsea F.C. · Summer 2026
- Rumoured15 Jul
- Talks—
- Agreement—
- Medical—
- Done—
Catch me up
- 15 Julfirst@TEAMtalk: Chelsea held talks to hijack a potential deal for Man Utd target Manu Kone
- 31 AugJoined by @FabriceHawkins, @FabrizioRomano, @JacobsBen, @MatteMoretto
- 31 AugDenial@FabrizioRomano: Gasperini denies Manu Kone is leaving Roma for Chelsea, stating he has no such feeling and the club has no plan to sell
- 1 SeptAdvancing@MatteMoretto: itChelsea have contacted Roma for Manu Koné
- 1 SeptDenial@FabriceHawkins: Manu Koné will not sign for Chelsea and will stay at Roma
- 2 SeptJoined by @DiMarzio
What was actually said
14 posts in 6 claims, grouped by stage and direction.
Said to be cooling
Coolingone reportReported as being in talks
Advancing5 reports, led by @MatteMoretto@TEAMtalk had it first, 2mo agoitChelsea have contacted Roma for Manu Koné
4 other posts, 3 other sources on the same claim
- @JacobsBen16d ago ↗
Chelsea still active for Manu Kone despite hurdles. And talks ongoing with Monaco for Lamine Camara.⬇️ https://t.co/rH5mcRAJYs
- @FabriceHawkins16d ago ↗
🚨 Chelsea owners are negotiating directly with AS Roma over deals for Manu Koné and Jamie Gittens. No agreement has been reached yet. @RMCsport Enzo Fernández remains close to a move to Manchester City. 🔵⚪️ https://t.co/VJkOdcjuzc
- @TEAMtalk2mo ago ↗
Chelsea are pushing to beat Man Utd in the race for Roma and France midfielder Manu Kone 🇫🇷 BlueCo are already in talks with Roma over two other deals 👀 @GraemeBailey | #CFC #MUFC https://t.co/zzvoKaIjqu
- @TEAMtalk2mo ago ↗
💥 Chelsea have held talks to hijack a potential deal for Man Utd target Manu Kone, a report has claimed 🗞️ #CFC #MUFC https://t.co/oQCUB8wD22
Denied outright
Denial2 reports, led by @FabrizioRomano1 other post, 1 other source on the same claim
- @FabriceHawkins16d ago ↗
🚨 Manu Koné stays at Roma. The French player won’t sign at Chelsea. https://t.co/hgSFOsU5F0
Mentioned, no claim either way
Neutral2 reports, led by @FabrizioRomanoMentioned, no claim either way
Neutral3 reports, led by @JacobsBen@TEAMtalk had it first, 2mo ago2 other posts, 2 other sources on the same claim
- @FabriceHawkins17d ago ↗
🚨 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 the position. https://t.co/mLrN10qgCW
- @TEAMtalk2mo ago ↗
Glen Johnson has told Chelsea that Manu Kone would be the "perfect" midfield signing if Enzo Fernandez leaves - as a Manchester United transfer hijack is talked up 👀 https://t.co/ETMlayevpK #CFC
Reported as a live interest
Advancingone reportWhy it read 0% before it settled
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Probability over time
- −1716d ago@FabrizioRomano: Gasperini denies Manu Kone is leaving Roma for Chelsea, stating he has no such feeling and the club has no plan to sell
- +1517d ago@FabriceHawkins: Chelsea are keen on signing Manu Koné to strengthen their midfield · @FabrizioRomano: Chelsea made contact with Manu Kone's agents as a midfield option but nothing advanced yet. · @JacobsBen: Manu Kone is an option for Chelsea as they consider midfield targets.