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2 days ago
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Gasperini: ‘Everyone knows Roma Financial Fair Play situation'
Gian Piero Gasperini keeps Roma on their toes, insisting Inter target Manu Koné is 'an important player,' but he won't rule out a sale. 'Everyone knows the Financial Fair Play situation.' The Giallorossi were in action today with a 2-2 draw against Saudi Pro League side NEOM in Frosinone. When the coach spoke to reporters after the friendly game, inevitably he was asked about this week's big story, as talks with Inter for the sale of Koné were started and then abandoned. Gasperini has good and bad news for Roma New Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini with Claudio Ranieri and Florent Ghisolfi 'This is a team that has quality and we must try to improve it along with the club. There is great clarity with the club and we share ideas on what needs to be done,' said Gasperini. When he was asked if he could therefore rule out the potential sale of Koné, however, the tactician had to keep his options open. 'We'll see what happens over the next two weeks. Koné is undoubtedly a very good player, it would be a loss. We must see what we can do from now to the end of the transfer session, because everyone knows the Financial Fair Play situation.' WALSALL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 06: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma looks on before the pre-season friendly match between Aston Villa and AS Roma at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on August 06, 2025 in Walsall, England. (Photo by) Gasperini also seemed to vent his irritation at the delays in bringing in the wide attacking players that he had asked for, specifically Jadon Sancho from Manchester United and Aston Villa's Leon Bailey. 'We've not had anything new coming in for three weeks now. If possible, we should get some new players without losing them. 'I have been very clear with the club on what needs to be done. Now we just hope that we can do it.' 🚨🚨#Gasperini sul #mercato: 'Se escludo la cessione di #Koné? Vediamo cosa succederà nei prossimi 15 giorni. Bisogna vedere cosa si può fare, la situazione del Fair Play Finanziario la conoscete tutti. Siamo fermi da più di 20 giorni, vediamo se sarà possibile fare qualcosa…
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2 days ago
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Corriere dello Sport: Roma is Not Selling Koné
The past 24 hours served as a reminder to us all that rumors are just that—rumors. In the wake of yesterday's fantastic (in the unbelievable sense of the word) news that Roma and Inter Milan were engaged in transfer negotiations for Roma's French midfielder Manu Koné, many Giallorossi fans (myself included) were fit to be tied at the thought of the club sacrificing the 24-year-old talent. But here we are a day later, and the Corriere dello Sport has just soothed our collective nerves: According to Corriere, Roma has no intention of selling Koné and, in fact, never received the rumored €40 million plus bonuses offer bandied about the Romaverse yesterday. Of course, as we know all too well, the rumor pendulum can swing just as easily the other way—it's a fickle and vicious cycle—but for now, it seems like we can breathe a sigh of relief. Koné should loom large in Gasperini's midfield this year and stands every chance at cementing himself as one of the best midfielders in Serie A. We'll continue to monitor this story, but lord willing, this will be the last of it.
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3 days ago
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💣Inter eye Koné and Lookman double swoop if funds allow🤑
Manu Koné is the name that no one expected. After months of negotiation for Ademola Lookman, Inter seems to have allocated the initially earmarked 40/45 million for the Nigerian, on the Frenchman. A surprise move, almost like an opportunity. At these figures, it's hard to talk about a "deal", but it's also true that the former Borussia Mönchengladbach was one of the best midfielders in Serie A last year and the fact that the Giallorossi need to cash in to complete the squad could help close everything in a few days. This, at least, is what they hope from Viale della Liberazione. So to understand, then, if Koné really excludes Lookman, or if instead... 🤔 Marotta and Aulisio's plan Going around on social media, you often come across the discontent of Inter fans, who after the 5-0 in the Champions League final expected a real revolution and who - instead - at the first championship could find the same starting XI of that dramatic night. Perhaps for this reason, yesterday afternoon's acceleration came, with Inter well positioned on Koné. In a midfield where - from Barella to Calha, through Mkhitaryan and the others - they are all somewhat mobile directors, the Frenchman's muscles would come in very handy, especially if they had to hold a three-man attack. And here Lookman comes back into play. Because it's true that the money Inter puts on the table for Koné is moved from the talks with Atalanta, but it's also true that there is hope of achieving a double hit. ⚠️ Lookman, Dea needs to respond To understand the real feasibility of the Lookman deal, Atalanta needs to set a price. 40, 45 or 55? Or even more? This is what Inter is asking, who would like to know if and how to bring out the nest egg for the Nigerian. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Nerazzurri market men have given themselves another week, then every discussion will be abandoned. The current situation is a real stalemate and even the player's agents have left Bergamo. The point in favor of Inter is that, despite the expectations and hopes of the Percassi family, different offers from the one sent from Milan have not arrived and - therefore - the interest around Lookman is less strong than thought. It's hard to see a future where Ademola returns to wear the Dea's jersey and - therefore - it seems that maybe the sale to Inter could make all parties happy, including Atalanta. But if Koné really does arrive, to go for the double hit would require Oaktree's effort. In this case, the departures of Asllani and Taremi, perhaps combined with that of Zielinski, could help. This way, the Nerazzurri fans would start singing again. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here. 📸 Jan Kruger - 2025 Getty Images
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03-05-2025
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Koné previews Fiorentina showdown: 'It will be decisive.'
Roma midfielder Manu Koné previewed the upcoming Serie A showdown with Fiorentina. In an interview with Sky Sport, Koné discussed the game's importance for Roma's race for Top 4. 'Roma-Fiorentina is a decisive match for us,' said Koné. Advertisement 'We will play against a strong team that is doing great things in the league.' 'We are in a good moment, we haven't lost for a long time and we will also play at home in front of our fans who will encourage us.' 'We will play as always to win, we are confident. We want a victory to look towards the high positions of the ranking.' 'The victory against Inter showed us that in the end we are very strong. Even those who came from the bench gave their best. It wasn't easy to play against Inter and it wasn't luck.'
