Ismaël Koné was also being monitored by Roma.

Ismaël Koné has declined a more lucrative offer from Roma to join OM.

Ismael Kone, a Canadian midfielder owned by Watford, has reportedly caught the attention of Roma. According to Football League World, several clubs have shown interest in the 2002-born player, including Roma. The Roman club has reportedly been monitoring the player as a potential reinforcement for their midfield, given his qualities and physical characteristics (he stands 1.88 meters tall). According to the same English source, Kone is excited about the prospect of moving to the Italian capital, where he can play in European competitions and face major teams in the Italian championship.