{
  "id": 4634367,
  "title": "Chelsea open talks for Roma’s Kone in final 48 hours of summer transfer window",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/chelsea-open-talks-for-romas-kone-in-final-48-hours-of-summer",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T11:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chelsea-open-talks-roma-kone-111500509.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea have reportedly initiated discussions with Roma over a potential transfer for midfielder Manu Kone, as the deadline for the summer transfer window approaches on September 1. The Frenchman has garnered interest from multiple clubs, including Manchester United, Manchester City, and Real Madrid, but no formal offers have been submitted. Roma remains committed to retaining Kone, with the club valuing the 25-year-old at around €60 million. If the discussions between Chelsea and Roma's representatives prove successful, Kone could potentially join the Premier League side in the final 48 hours of the transfer window.",
  "summary": "Monday’s reports claim that Premier League side Chelsea have opened discussions with the representatives of Roma midfielder Manu Kone in the final 48 hours of the summer transfer window.Report: Chel...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Roma planning to sign two wingers before transfer deadline",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/roma-planning-to-sign-two-wingers-before-transfer-deadline",
        "published": "2026-08-31T07:05:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}