Gunners Patrick Vieira’s glowing assessment of Manu Kone has added further intrigue to reports linking the Roma midfielder with a summer move to Arsenal.
According to reports in Italy, the Gunners have already agreed personal terms with the France international as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his midfield ahead of the new Premier League campaign. While Arsenal and Roma are yet to reach an agreement on a transfer fee, optimism is reportedly growing that a deal can be completed in the coming weeks.
The latest developments come as Arsenal legend Vieira delivered a remarkable endorsement of Kone’s abilities, describing the 26-year-old as the finest midfielder currently available to France.
Speaking while working as a television pundit, Vieira said: ‘He has come into the World Cup with a couple of injuries and it has been a quite difficult season for him,’ Vieira told ITV.
‘But he is for me, the best midfielder in France today. I would put him ahead of Aurelien Tchouameni and Adrien Rabiot because he has got this mobility to move around the pitch.
‘He is aggressive, he is a ball winner and he has got this technical ability to be part of the build-up. He can break lines and play forward.’
Kone impressed during last season in Serie A following his move from Borussia Monchengladbach, establishing himself as one of Roma’s standout performers. His displays have attracted interest from several Premier League clubs, although Arsenal are believed to be leading the race after reportedly reaching an agreement on personal terms with the player.
The midfielder’s blend of energy, technical quality and defensive intensity has drawn comparisons with some of Europe’s elite central midfielders, with observers believing he possesses the attributes required to thrive in English football.
However, Arsenal may still face competition before any deal is completed. Reports suggest other Premier League clubs continue to monitor Kone’s situation, while Roma are expected to demand a substantial fee before allowing one of their key players to leave.
For now, negotiations remain ongoing, with no official agreement announced between the clubs.
But with Vieira’s emphatic endorsement and reports of personal terms already being settled, speculation surrounding Kone’s future is only likely to intensify as Arsenal continue their pursuit of midfield reinforcements this summer
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