Manu Koné continues to attract major European clubs with his power, vivacity, and forward play, making him a valuable midfielder for France. He has impressively recovered numerous balls in recent international matches, notably against Ukraine and Iceland, and is considered a key player in France's World Cup qualifiers. French media highlight his technical skills and importance to the national team, with comparisons to Kanté and Makelele. Meanwhile, the Paris Saint-Germain is planning a significant bid of around €60 million to acquire Manu Koné from Toulouse, aiming to beat competition from other clubs and convince AS Roma to release him. French and Italian sources suggest almost an agreement, though this remains unconfirmed. In Italy, Francesco Pio Esposito, a young 20-year-old striker from Inter Milan, is gaining attention after scoring in two appearances for the Italian national team. Under contract with Inter until 2030, he has already rejected a €50 million offer, with Inter eager to double his salary, indicating his status as a rising star and a potential future Italian national team player. Additionally, Jean-Philippe Mateta of Crystal Palace is on the verge of a career breakthrough, possibly starting for France in upcoming qualifiers due to absences of key players. His impressive career includes being top scorer at the Olympics and contributing to Crystal Palace's early trophies. Other football news includes Zinedine Zidane praising PSG players, France's qualification prospects for the 2026 World Cup, and updates on players like Kylian Mbappé, Lucas Hernandez, and others. The transfer market remains active with rumors of PSG targeting Real Madrid's young talent and other major club movements.