AS Monaco miss out on Reims’ Abdoul Koné

Whilst AS Monaco were persistent in their approach for Abdoul Koné (20), the defender will ultimately remain with Stade de Reims. 

Monaco have switched to a back three since the arrival of Sébastien Pocognoli as manager, and it has led the hierarchy to seek a further recruit in this sector. In France, clubs are allowed to make one ‘joker’ signing outside of the transfer window, however, the player must be from another club in Ligue 1 or Ligue 2, or a free agent. Monaco attempted to…