Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been linked with a number of players looking to overhaul his squad this summer, including Borussia Monchengladbach star Manu Kone.

Liverpool’s decision to appoint a new sporting director could pay off immediately by signing Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Manu Kone.

Jörg Schmadtke took up his new role at Anfield this week, replacing Julian Ward after a short 12-month tenure. But the German won’t have much time to go under the table as the club have a big summer ahead of them after a disappointing season.

The 59-year-old is accused of helping Jurgen Klopp build up his reinforcements. Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, James Milner and Roberto Firmino are all heading for the exit. A deal for Brighton midfielder Mac Allister is approaching, but it promises to be just the start of the summer’s buying spree

And many German and French media now associate the Reds with Koné. The player arrived from Toulouse two years ago and has impressed with 30 appearances this season as his side finished 10th in the Bundesliga.

And Liverpool’s ties to the club they once famously beat in a European Cup final have now inadvertently strengthened. German publication Kicker says Nils Schmadtke, son of Jorg, will take over as sporting director of Mönchengladbach.

The 34-year-old previously worked at the club as a scout and also held roles at FC Köln and VfL Wolfsburg. In the latter he worked with his father, and now any negotiations are likely to be aided by family ties. Kone has played for France at Under-18, 19 and 21 levels, although he has not yet been called up to the full national team. Signing him would be seen as a move to left field from Klopp, but also one that is unlikely to break the bank as FSG are unable to match the financial might of rivals Manchester City.

The club is also closely associated with Declan Rice, but the £100m asking price is a potential stumbling block.

Mason Mount is another potential target, although Klopp faces stiff competition from Manchester United, who have reportedly agreed personal terms.

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With Caoimhin Kelleher set to step out of Alisson’s shadow and leave Liverpool this summer, the Reds would do well to bring in a new number 2. New sporting director Jorg Schmadtke would be a fan of Ron-Robert Zieler, and he could become one. of his first acquisitions in the work. Zieler was once a full German international and made over 300 appearances for Hannover in two seasons. With a year remaining on his contract, signing the 34-year-old would certainly be a cheap way to start a row with Adrian over who starts in Europe.

Defense: Ramsay, Gomez, Van de Ven, Tsimikas

It is now an open secret that Micky van de Ven is ‘dreaming’ of a move to Liverpool and the 22-year-old Wolfsburg star could link up with Joe Gomez in the Europa League alongside Ibrahima Konate and of Virgil van Dijk, the centre-back duo. will likely remain in the starting XI.

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson will also be difficult to oust as full-backs, but next season’s European clashes will present opportunities for youngster Calvin Ramsey and long-serving substitute Kostas Tsimikas to shine.

Midfielder: Henderson, Kone, Jones

With Mac Allister and Thuram considering a move to Anfield, Klopp could be spoiled for choice in midfield. They will likely be joined by Fabinho in the starting trio, which will see Jordan Henderson and Curtis Jones join potential new signing Manu Kone on Thursday night.

The Borussia Mönchengladbach youngster won’t come cheap at £40m, but his arrival would add some depth to the Reds squad, as Thiago Alcantara can also come when fit, while Stefan Bajcetic will also play as he matures .

Attack: Elliott, Nunez, Jota

After successive windows of steady recruiting at the top, Klopp already has enough options to field two completely separate front threes. Mohamed Salah is the only candidate nailed for the first XI, but Cody Gakpo in the center and Luis Diaz in the left are the most likely candidates to join him.

In the Europa League, Harvey Elliott and Diogo Jota remain alongside Darwin Nunez.