Inter Milan's summer transfer plans have received a significant boost, with a key midfield target now appearing more attainable. According to reports from Italy, AS Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini is open to selling French midfielder Manu Kone, a player who has long been on Inter's radar.
This development marks a potential turning point in a pursuit that stalled last year. Inter, seeking to bolster their engine room, have consistently earmarked the 24-year-old as a top target. Kone has been a fixture in Roma's lineup this season, making 26 Serie A appearances and contributing two goals and two assists from a deep-lying role, showcasing the blend of physicality and technical skill that makes him so appealing.
The shift in Roma's stance is reportedly driven by their own ambitious transfer agenda. The Giallorossi are keen on a major move for Manchester United's Jadon Sancho, but such a deal requires significant financial maneuvering. To free up the necessary funds on their wage bill, Roma are prepared to part with one of their highest earners, which could pave a clear path for Kone's move to the San Siro this summer.