One of the sporadic rumours of the window, Kostas Manolas’ exit from AS Roma seemed prevented after alleged interest from Manchester United and Chelsea was fought off, but it’s been claimed that Arsenal’s desperation has apparently rekindled it.
A transfer for next season seems like the more likely option if they were to let him go, but not now, mostly because of a clause inserted by Olympiakos when Roma bought him stating that any transfer done before the 1st of September 2016 would see half the fee go to the Super League champions.
Roma, if they are to sell him for a huge profit (bought for £11m) will want to keep all of the money, and Arsenal might have to look elsewhere. Again.
