Real Madrid are tracking Roma midfielder Manu Kone, but any transfer now rests on one condition: Madrid must free space in their midfield through sales. Spanish outlet AS reports the LaLiga club has watched Kone closely, including scouts who attended Roma’s 4-0 win over Fiorentina, and that the international scouting department has monitored him in recent weeks.
AS says Kone, 26, drew wider attention after an impressive 2026 World Cup, and his performances this summer have linked him to several top European clubs. Roma however have not received any concrete offers for the midfielder to date, leaving the club with no immediate pressure to sell.
The report adds that Real’s interest is real but conditional. Madrid are unlikely to make a late-window approach unless they move one of their own midfielders first, a constraint that effectively turns any pursuit into a contingent operation. Jose Mourinho reportedly believes his Roma squad is already settled for the season, and AS suggests the club shares that view.
Scouting activity at the Fiorentina game also included monitoring Franco Mastantuono, the Viola loanee, underscoring the breadth of talent Madrid’s scouts have been tracking in Italy. For Roma, the lack of formal bids means Kone remains part of the squad unless the final days of the summer transfer window bring unexpected offers.
The next developments will hinge on Madrid’s outgoing business. If Real sell a midfielder in the final week of the window, a bid for Kone could follow. If they do not, Roma are likely to retain their 26-year-old and Madrid’s interest will remain prospective rather than transactional.
