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Mbappe advised Chelsea on a £60m transfer that later collapsed

Real Madrid player Kylian Mbappe reportedly gave a glowing review of Roma midfielder Manu Kone to Chelsea during their search for new players. Chelsea then agreed a £60m deal for Kone with Roma, planning for Enzo Fernandez's £125m move to Manchester City. However, the transfer failed on deadline day after Roma's boss Gian Piero Gasperini blocked it.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 September 2026 at 8:27

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