Report – Inter Milan & Roma Were Ready To Agree Deal For France Star Before U-Turn | OneFootball

Inter Milan and Roma reportedly had an agreement for midfielder Manu Kone before a u-turn by the Giallorossi.

This according to Italian outlet Gazzetta.it. They report that Roma owners the Friedkins were crucial to the decision to walk away from negotiations to sell the Frenchman.

Yesterday, news emerged that Inter Milan are interested in Roma midfielder Manu Kone.

The Frenchman has come into the Nerazzurri’s sights as a reinforcement in holding midfield.

Reports indicate that Inter put a bid of around €45 million on the table.

However, Roma have decided to reject that offer from the Nerazzurri. They have, for all intents and purposes, taken Kone off the market this summer.

Report – Inter & Roma Had Manu Kone Agreement Before U-Turn

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 17: Manu Kone’ of France in action during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A2 match between Italy and France at on November 17, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, though, Roma had initially been open to selling Kone.

Inter approached the Giallorossi recently. And they received permission to start negotiating with the player.

And Kone himself would have been more than willing to make the move. The 24-year-old had an informal agreement with the Nerazzurri already.

However, today Roma have made something of an about face as far as Inter’s interest in Kone.

The Giallorossi board spent the day discussing the possibility of selling the France international internally.

On the one hand, a big fee for Kone would have financed some transfer business the other way, including signings of Jadon Sancho and Leon Bailey.

The Gazzetta report that even Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini would have been willing to make the sale.

However, the Gazzetta dello Sport report, Roma owner Dan Friedkin pulled the plug.

After seeing what the fan reaction was and considering the importance of Kone to the team, he decided that Kone is not for sale this summer.