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Manu Koné is having a respectable maiden Serie A campaign, and Roma plot to resist the temptation of turning a quick profit on him.

Roma Star Credits Ranieri for Breakout Season Ahead of Permanent Move

May 3, 2025 Marko Vrakela Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Roma ace thanked manager Claudio Ranieri for helping him establish himself as one of the best midfielders in Serie A this season. Speaking to Sky Sport via Calciomercato, the Borussia Monchengladbach loanee hailed the veteran coach's influence on his rise to prominence at the Stadio Olimpico.

Roma Ready to Quickly Rebuff PSG Advances for Koné

April 24, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Manu Koné is having a respectable maiden Serie A campaign, and Roma plot to resist the temptation of turning a quick profit on him. His valuation has quickly doubled, and a few teams, in particular PSG, are keeping tabs on him.

Niccolò Pisilli and Mario Hermoso addressed the ongoing crisis at Roma and the recent hiring of Claudio Ranieri after the loss to Napoli.

Roma Starlet Fulfills Childhood Dream in Lecce Thrashing

December 8, 2024 Marko Vrakela Lecce, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Homegrown Roma starlet Niccolo Pisilli came off the bench to score his second Serie A goal this season in a 4-1 thumping of Lecce. Claudio Ranieri posted his first victory since returning to the Stadio Olimpico for the third time following a three-match winless start.

Roma Player Ratings vs Fiorentina: Self-Destructive Giallorossi Demolished in Tuscany

October 27, 2024 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Free-scoring Fiorentina dismantled a disjointed Roma side 5-1 in Sunday's one-sided Serie A encounter at Stadio Artemio Franchi. Raffaele Palladino's men fired on all cylinders to inflict the visitors’ first away league defeat this season.

Roma were rescued by Niccolò Pisilli against Venezia. The Giallorossi have invested a lot in the midfield during the summer.

Rome Reaping the Benefits from Unexpected Breakout

September 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Roma were rescued by Niccolò Pisilli against Venezia. The Giallorossi have invested a lot in the midfield during the summer, but the youngster has been arguably their top performer so far. He has fully seized his opportunity.

There probably won't be fireworks, but there are a few big shoes to drop in Serie A, especially the future of Victor Osimhen, on deadline day.

Serie A Deadline Day Extravaganza – Sancho Is Not Coming

August 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Bologna, Cagliari, Calciomercato, Empoli, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Juventus, Lecce, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino, Transfer Market, Venezia

There probably won't be fireworks, but there are a few big shoes to drop in Serie A, especially the future of Victor Osimhen, on deadline day. Several teams are in the hunt for the final bargains to round out their squads.

Milan and Roma will soon complete the swap between Tammy Abraham and Alexis Saelemaekers, changing the terms compared to its initial configuration.

Abraham and Saelemaekers Trade to Go Through via Loans

August 30, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan and Roma wil soon complete the swap between Tammy Abraham and Alexis Saelemaekers, changing the terms compared to the initial configuration. Both players will switch sides on loan with no strings attached. Their valuations were the main issue.

Milan have tabled their offer for Adrien Rabiot, but he hasn’t answered, and they won't wait as Roma are going after Manu Koné too.

Milan and Roma Continue to Duel for ‘Gladbach Star

August 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market One comment

Milan have tabled their offer for Adrien Rabiot, but he hasn’t given a firm answer, and they are unlikely to wait much longer, also because they face competition from Roma for their other main target Manu Koné.

Milan continue to seek ways to shore up their midfielder late and still have Adrien Rabiot and Manu Koné in their crosshairs.

Milan Still Interested in ‘Gladbach’s Koné and Rabiot

August 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan continue to seek ways to shore up their midfielder and still have Adrien Rabiot and Manu Koné in their crosshairs. They parted ways with two fringe contributors, as Tommaso Pobega and Yacine Adli have joined Bologna and Fiorentina respectively.

Milan continue to operate to shore up their midfield, and the deal to acquire Silvano Vos from Ajax is progressing nicely

Milan Working on Multiple Deals About Their Midfield

August 22, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Ajax, Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan continue to operate to shore up their midfield, and the deal to acquire Silvano Vos from Ajax is progressing nicely. They have reached an agreement in principle with the talent on a long-term contract. They’ll have to come to terms with Ajax next.

Milan might not be done adding despite recently onboarding Youssouf Fofana, as they are still keen on Manu Koné, but they need Bennacer to leave.

Sale of Bennacer Key to Unlock Major Signing by Milan

August 19, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Milan might not be done adding despite recently onboarding Youssouf Fofana, as they are still keen on Manu Koné, who was believed to be a fallback to the Frenchman, but they’ll have to sell Ismael Bennacer to open up one spot in the role.

Milan have almost nabbed Strahinja Pavlovic and Emerson Royal and aim to make Youssouf Fofana and Lazar Samardzic their next additions

Milan Sticking to Initial Plans to Bolster the Midfield

July 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Ligue 1, Monaco, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, Udinese, Valencia, West Ham

Milan have almost nabbed Strahinja Pavlovic and Emerson Royal and aim to make Youssouf Fofana and Lazar Samardzic their next additions despite the obstacle in the talks with Monaco and Udinese. West Ham offered €35M for the powerhouse.

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