Koné Rejects Atlético Madrid.. Chelsea Continues to Press for His Signing

Roma midfielder, Manu Koné, refused to transfer to Atlético Madrid, despite the Spanish club's readiness to offer a bid close to 45 million euros, an amount that Roma's management considered suitable for approving the deal.

According to press reports, the player's refusal completely halted negotiations and prevented any progress in his transfer to the Spanish league, while his future destination remains undecided.

On the other hand, Chelsea and Arsenal clubs remain interested in signing the French midfielder, but Chelsea is considered the more serious party in pursuing the deal, according to "Il Messaggero" newspaper.

Reports indicate that José Mourinho is trying to persuade Real Madrid to sign Enzo Fernández, and if the latter leaves Chelsea, Manu Koné might become the leading candidate to replace him. Meanwhile, Roma's management, led by their sporting director Toni D'Amico, is closely monitoring the situation in anticipation of a tempting offer from the Premier League.