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Di Marzio Reveals Why Roma Turned Down Inter Milan Offer For France International

Originally posted on SempreInter.com  |  By Toni Weeler  |  Last updated Aug 16, 2025 12:25 PM ET

Roma turned down Inter Milan’s offer for midfielder Manu Kone after owner Dan Friedkin pulled the plug on talks.

This according to Sky Sport Italia transfer market expert Gianluca Di Marzio. He reports, via FCInterNews, that the reason for this decision was wanting to avoid making big sales in order to spend.

last week, news emerged that Inter Milan are interested in Roma midfielder Manu Kone.

The Frenchman has come into the Nerazzurri’s sights as a reinforcement in holding midfield.

Reports indicate that Inter put a bid of around €45 million on the table.

However, Roma have decided to reject that offer from the Nerazzurri. They have, for all intents and purposes, taken Kone off the market this summer.

Di Marzio: Friedkin Pulled Plug As Roma Turned Down Inter Offer For Manu Kone

Sky Sport Italia transfer market expert Gianluca Di Marzio sheds some light on Roma’s decision to reject the bid from Inter for Kone.

“The offer that the Nerazzurri presented was deemed to be too low by the GIallorossi to allow the player to leave,” he said.

“The Friedkins still confirmed to Sporting Director Massara and coach Gasperini that they want to strengthen the squad,” he noted.

“However, they want to avoid selling key players.”

“Among them, Manu Kone.”

This article first appeared on SempreInter.com and was syndicated with permission.

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