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Kone? Camara? Chelsea working hard to bring in Fernandez replacement

Sky Sports Football · 1 September 2026 at 15:33

Kone? Camara? Chelsea working hard to bring in Fernandez replacement

Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal to sign Manu Kone from Roma; the French international was previously linked with a move to Manchester United; a loan deal for Jamie Gittens to go the other direction is being explored

Chelsea are close to an agreement with Roma to sign France midfielder Manu Kone, according to Sky in Italy.

Kone is being lined up as replacement for Enzo Fernandez, with talks ongoing over a move to Manchester City.

The clubs are also advancing on Roma taking Jamie Gittens on loan from Chelsea.

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Kone? Camara? Chelsea working hard to bring in Fernandez replacement

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