Roma is reportedly eager to offload Kone, who would bring in a significant €50m or £38m for the club. This could help Gian Piero Gasperini strengthen his squad.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keen on signing Kone, citing his impressive passing abilities. Last season, Kone completed 407 out of 476 forward passes, giving him an impressive success rate of 85.5% in all competitions.

When looking at total passes, Kone's success rate rises to an impressive 90.44%. This is a testament to his exceptional passing skills, which would be a valuable addition to Arsenal's team.