Inter in intense Kone negotiations with Roma for up to 50m | OneFootball

Reports are growing rapidly that Inter are prepared to offer €30-40m for Roma midfielder Manu Koné, with the Giallorossi asking for €50m.

The suggestion had been mentioned by Sky Sport Italia this afternoon as a potential alternative to Ademola Lookman, with the Nerazzurri investing that money in the midfield instead and readjusting their tactics to put someone else in the supporting role.

That quickly intensified over the last couple of hours with multiple sources reporting direct contact between the clubs, and with Koné’s agents.

Inter can use Lookman cash on Koné

WALSALL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 06: Manu Kone of AS Roma looks on prior to 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 Clive Mason/Getty Images)

La Gazzetta dello Sport maintain the opening offer is going to be worth €30m, whereas Calciomercato.it insist the bid is €42m plus bonuses and Sky Sport Italia put it at €40m plus add-ons.

That is still significantly lower than the €50m asking price, which is confirmed by L’Equipe and RMC Sport.

LECCE, ITALY – MARCH 29: Manu Kone of AS Roma celebrates the victory after the Serie A match between Lecce and AS Roma at Stadio Via del Mare on March 29, 2025 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Roma know they must sell to raise funds for their double swoop in the Premier League, targeting both Jadon Sancho of Manchester United for €23m and Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey on loan with option to buy.

The sale of Koné, who was only purchased from Borussia Monchengladbach a year ago for €18m plus €2m add-ons, would be a big profit margin.