Al-Ahli join Al-Hilal and Man Utd in race for Roma’s Kone

Al-Ahli join Al-Hilal and Man Utd in race for Roma’s KoneAl-Ahli’s interest in Manu Kone has been confirmed, but the Saudi club face significant hurdles before any move for the Roma midfielder can take shape.

>According to Gianluigi Longari, as relayed by AlfredoPedullà.com, Al-Ahli have Kone on their list alongside Idrissa Gueye, but they must first offload Enzo Millot before adding to their midfield. That outgoing is described as a non-negotiable precondition for any incoming business.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 22: Manu Kone #6 of France and Youssef Amyn #7 of Iraq compete for the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between France and Iraq at Philadelphia Stadium on June 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Kone must approve any Saudi move as Roma await offersEven with that resolved, two further steps would remain. A negotiation with Roma would have to begin from scratch, and Kone himself would need to open the door to a switch to Saudi Arabia, no small consideration for a France international who has been the subject of Premier League interest this summer.

>Manchester United emerged as suitors earlier in the window, turning to the Frenchman after their agreed deal for Atalanta’s Ederson collapsed, with Roma reportedly open to a sale at around €50 million as they look to balance the books under UEFA scrutiny.

>For Gian Piero Gasperini, who has been pressing for attacking reinforcements rather than departures, losing Kone would be a significant blow, though the funds generated could accelerate the arrivals the coach has demanded.