Roma have moved to shut down reports linking Manu Kone with a switch to Chelsea, insisting no formal offer has been submitted by the Premier League club, according to BBC News.
The speculation comes as Chelsea look to bolster their midfield ranks with Enzo Fernandez reportedly closing in on an exit to Manchester City, in a deal worth around £120m before the transfer window shuts. Losing Fernandez would leave a significant gap for Enzo Maresca to fill, and Kone had been touted as a potential option to help ease that burden.
However, with Roma denying any concrete approach, Chelsea's attention appears to have shifted elsewhere - the report notes the Blues are also pursuing a move for Camara as they look to strengthen their options in the middle of the park.
With the deadline fast approaching, Chelsea's midfield rebuild remains a key storyline, though as things stand, Kone looks set to stay in the Italian capital unless a fresh bid materialises before business closes.