Transfer: Mbappe convinced Alonso to sign £60m star for Chelsea

Kylian Mbappe convinced Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso to sign Roma midfielder Manu Kone this summer. Although Chelsea reached an agreement for a fee of €70 million (£60 million), the transfer fell through as Roma blocked his departure, unable to secure a suitable replacement. Chelsea also faced difficulties in signing Lamine Camara from Monaco, potentially leaving the team weakened in midfield this season.