Paris Saint-Germain wants to significantly strengthen its squad.
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While the 2025/26 season is just getting underway, the strategic minds at Paris Saint-Germain are already plotting a major move for the summer of 2026. In a classic display of long-term planning, Sporting Director Luis Campos has reportedly identified his primary target: AS Roma’s powerhouse midfielder, Manu Koné.
The 24-year-old Franco-Ivorian has blossomed into a cornerstone of Roma’s squad under the guidance of Gian Piero Gasperini. Though he shuns the spotlight, his influence on the pitch is undeniable. A complete, all-action midfielder, Koné combines formidable physical power with an impressive engine, tenacious ball-winning skills, and clean distribution—a profile that has captivated the PSG technical staff.
🔴 𝗟𝗘 𝗣𝗦𝗚 𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗗𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗥𝗘 𝟲𝟬𝗠€ 𝗣𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗨 𝗞𝗢𝗡𝗘́ ! 🤑🇫🇷
Le club le scrute depuis un moment et un accord contractuel serait proche. 👀
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— Vibes Foot (@VibesFoot) October 13, 2025
According to reports from Corriere dello Sport, PSG’s courtship is already well advanced. The Parisian club has supposedly secured a preliminary contractual agreement with the player himself, who is said to be attracted by the project at the Parc des Princes. Furthermore, a substantial offer of €60 million is being prepared to test a Roma side that is known to be grappling with Financial Fair Play constraints.
🚨 𝗟𝗘 𝗣𝗦𝗚 𝗣𝗥𝗘́𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦𝗘 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗥𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗨 𝗞𝗢𝗡𝗘́ 🇫🇷 ! ❤️💙🤯
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— BeFootball (@_BeFootball) October 13, 2025
This ambitious maneuver signals PSG’s clear intent to future-proof their midfield. With Koné under contract with the Italian club until 2029, this would not be a simple acquisition, but a significant coup.
The operation underscores a desire to inject the squad with a unique blend of athleticism and technical prowess—a player capable of bringing a new balance to Luis Enrique’s system for years to come.
