“SHOCKER: Major Richard Kone Decision DROPS, Leaving Swansea, Preston North End, and Leicester City in TOTAL FRENZY!”

Richard Kone Transfer Race Heats Up After Wycombe Slash Asking Price

After an impressive breakout campaign in League One, Richard Kone has naturally attracted serious attention from Championship clubs.

The 22-year-old striker scored 18 goals in 41 appearances during his first full EFL season, helping Wycombe Wanderers reach the play-offs, although they ultimately fell short of promotion.

Wycombe’s failure to climb into the Championship under Mike Dodds has increased speculation around Kone’s future, especially as the Ivorian enters the final year of his contract.

The club had initially slapped a £5 million price tag on their star man, but interest cooled as no suitors were willing to meet that valuation.

Now, according to Sky Sports’ Ron Walker, Wycombe have lowered their demands, slashing the asking price to £3 million plus add-ons.

This development has reignited transfer talk around Kone, with Championship clubs being urged to act swiftly.

Before the price drop, Preston North End had reportedly submitted a £3 million bid, per the BBC, while Swansea City were believed to have offered £4.5 million – an offer that was rejected, as revealed by Football League World.

However, with the new valuation representing a 40% discount, it’s anticipated that at least one promotion-chasing club will return with a fresh proposal.

Due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding his future, Kone was left out of Wycombe’s squad for their opening day defeat to Bradford City.

This absence only further underlines the likelihood of a move in the coming days.

Under previous boss Matt Bloomfield, who has since departed for Luton Town, Kone thrived in an aggressive, attacking system that highlighted his physicality and clinical finishing.

However, the tactical changes under Dodds limited his impact, making a transfer to the right Championship setup all the more appealing for the player.

With clubs like Preston, Swansea, and even Leicester City reportedly in the market for a new centre-forward, Kone presents a cut-price opportunity too good to ignore.

While a deal might not be completed in time for the first round of Championship fixtures, that shouldn’t discourage suitors.

Given his age, potential, and proven scoring record, Kone could be a long-term asset.

Now that Wycombe have softened their stance, any club eyeing a new number nine should act quickly to secure what could be one of the summer’s smartest bargains.