AS Roma is close to selling Manu Koné to Arsenal, with talks ongoing. The Giallorossi are looking to generate profits to satisfy their UEFA agreement, which expires on June 30.

What is Koné's situation?

Koné is considered Mikel Arteta's primary target for the midfield. Arsenal has already reached a personal agreement with the player, who prefers the Premier League to Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan.

Why does Roma want to sell Koné?

Roma needs to generate profits to satisfy their UEFA agreement, which requires the sale of some players. The Giallorossi are asking for 50 million euros for Koné, which would be a profit of 38 million euros. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 3rd in Serie A | | Points | 73 | | Wins | 23 | | Losses | 11 |

What happens after Koné's sale?

Roma will use the funds generated from Koné's sale to buy new players, such as Mason Greenwood and Crysencio Summerville. Ismael Koné of Sassuolo has been identified as the ideal replacement for Koné. The Giallorossi are currently third in the standings, with 73 points and 23 wins in 38 games. Their last result was a 2-0 win against Hellas Verona on May 24, 2026. The currently injured players are A. Dovbyk, E. Ferguson, L. Pellegrini, B. Zaragoza, E. Ndicka, and K. Tsimikas.