Chelsea Hold Talks for £40m Manu Kone as Enzo Fernandez Exit Doubts Grow
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Updated · BBC.com · Aug 31
Chelsea Hold Talks for £40m Manu Kone as Enzo Fernandez Exit Doubts Grow
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Aug 31
Summary
Chelsea have opened talks with representatives of Roma midfielder Manu Kone, with the 25-year-old valued by the Serie A club at more than £40 million.
The move is tied to uncertainty over Enzo Fernandez, with Manchester City considering a bid and Chelsea wanting a replacement lined up before approving any sale.
Kone, a France international, is not viewed as a like-for-like swap, and Chelsea have also looked at Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara.
The recruitment push reflects Chelsea's aim to finish the transfer window stronger under new manager Xabi Alonso rather than simply replacing one midfielder with another.