Chelsea close to agreeing deal for Roma's Kone

Breaking Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal to sign Manu Kone from Roma; the French international was previously linked with a move to Manchester United; a loan deal for Jamie Gittens to go the other direction is being explored Tuesday 1 September 2026 10:25, UK Image: Chelsea have agreed a deal with Roma to sign midfielder Manu Kone Chelsea are close to an agreement with Roma to sign France midfielder Manu Kone, according to Sky in Italy. The fee being discussed is understood to £52m. Kone is being lined up as replacement for Enzo Fernandez, with talks ongoing over a move to Manchester City. Transfer Centre - Deadline Day LIVE! | Chelsea news & transfers🔵Deadline Day done deals Premier League transfers - ins and outs by clubChelsea fixtures & scores | FREE Chelsea highlights▶️Got Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Latest Sky Sports deals or stream PL games with no contract📺The clubs are also advancing on Roma taking Jamie Gittens on loan from Chelsea. Also See: Transfer Centre LIVE on your phone! Papers - latest headlines Premier League ins and outs Stream the Premier League with no contract Get Sky Sports Download the Sky Sports App More to follow. Play Super 6 to win £1m!Play Super 6 for a chance to win £1m! Enter for free. Around Sky Upgrade to get all of Sky Sports, including 1500 live football games Not got Sky? Get instant access to Sky Sports with no contract