AC Milan are being linked with a move for Sassuolo central midfielder Ismaël Koné, with the Serie A giants monitoring the €20.00m-rated Canada and Ivory Coast international amid uncertainty over his future.
Koné, 23, is currently on the books at Sassuolo, where he wears the number 90 shirt, but publicly available data lists no fixed contract expiry date, raising the prospect that he could move on in the near future or even run down his deal and leave as a free agent further down the line. The latest speculation, logged on 3 May 2026, places the probability of a transfer to Milan as “?”, underlining that talks are at a very early and unconfirmed stage.
The Abidjan-born midfielder, who stands at 1.88m and plays primarily as a central midfielder, has dual nationality with Canada and Côte d’Ivoire and is viewed as a modern box-to-box option. Predominantly right-footed, he has built a reputation in Serie A with Sassuolo after earlier spells in North America and Europe, and his market value of €20.00m reflects his status as one of the more highly regarded young midfielders of his age group.
Koné’s recent appearances for Sassuolo in Italy’s top flight have underpinned that valuation, featuring in central areas and contributing both defensively and in build-up play as the Emilia-Romagna club battle to establish themselves in the division. His performances have drawn attention from within Serie A, with Milan now the latest side to be credited with interest.
With no confirmed contract end date and no formal fee reported, Milan would need to decide whether to test Sassuolo’s resolve now or wait to see if his situation shifts towards a potential free-agent scenario. If a move does materialise, a switch to San Siro could prove a defining step in Koné’s career, elevating his profile in European competition and shaping his long-term reputation at both club and international level.
