Roma willing to sacrifice Manchester United and Chelsea target Manu Koné to boost finances
AS Roma is reportedly considering the sale of midfielder Manu Koné to address financial issues and comply with UEFA regulations. Manchester United and Chelsea are identified as potential suitors for the French player.
Why it matters
The potential transfer highlights the intersection of professional sports management and financial regulatory compliance in European football.
Roma willing to sacrifice Manchester United and Chelsea target Manu Koné to boost finances Get French Football News Thu, July 16, 2026 at 3:10 PM UTC · 1 min read AS Roma are reportedly willing to part ways with Manu Koné (25) in order to shore up their finances and settle their dispute with UEFA, which recently fined them €6m for failing to comply with their settlement agreement, according to reports in La Gazzetta dello Sport .
The report is a standard sports business update based on transfer market rumors and financial reporting.
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