Arsenal agree personal terms with £40M French World Cup midfielder Manu Kone
Arsenal have reportedly agreed terms with Roma midfielder Manu Kone as the summer transfer window opens.
Kone has joined his first major tournament with France this summer, having helped Roma to third place in Serie A this season, in what was an impressive campaign for the 25 year old.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is reportedly keen to bolster his title-winning squad over the coming months, with three or four major signings to build on a side that also reached the Champions League final.
According to recent transfer reports, personal terms are said to be in place, but a full agreement between Arsenal and his club has not yet been officially confirmed.
Koné, who has represented France and was part of the country’s recent international setup, is known for his ball-winning ability, athleticism, and progressive passing from midfield. His profile fits the type of dynamic central midfielder Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has often targeted in recent transfer windows.
If the deal progresses, Koné would add:
- Strong defensive coverage in midfield.
- Ball-carrying ability through the middle third.
- Greater squad depth for Premier League and European competitions.
- Competition for places alongside Arsenal’s existing midfield options.
At the moment, the reports suggest that personal terms have been agreed, but Arsenal still need to finalize a transfer fee and other details before any move becomes official. Neither Arsenal nor the player has publicly announced a completed transfer.
Until an official club statement is released, this should be treated as an advanced transfer rumor rather than a completed signing
