Jorg Schmadtke may be a controversial figure in Germany, but the Liverpool sporting director may have the connections to sign Manu Kone.

Schmadtke has taken up his new role at Anfield for the next three months, having retired after a long spell at Wolfsburg in his home country.

While working in Germany, the 59-year-old became a polarizing figure due to his outspoken nature, often finding himself at odds with those he worked with.

But with 22-year-old midfielder Kone emerging as a potential target for Liverpool this summer, his reports could prove useful, according to SPORT BILD.

Schmadtke’s son, Nils, will assume the position of sporting director of Borussia Mönchengladbach, according to the German newspaper.

If appointed to the role, Schmadtke Jr. will oversee a crucial transfer window for Gladbach, which has already seen key players Lars Stindl, Marcus Thuram and Ramy Bensebaini leave as free agents.

Another player expected to leave Gladbach is obviously Kone and it wouldn’t be a surprise if there was contact between Jorg and Nils Schmadtke.

This development comes as a figure close to Jurgen Klopp heads towards the Gladbach exit, with Daniel Farke relieved of his managerial duties.

Kone is said to be available for around £35m, which could be a wise investment as Liverpool look to revamp their midfield.

However, he’s not the only midfielder on the radar, with Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister and OGC Nice’s Khephren Thuram along with Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch and Wolves’ Matheus Nunes. However, the link between Liverpool and Gladbach transfer managers could facilitate the deal.
Perhaps these negotiations could take place around the dinner table!

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Liverpool target Alexis Mac Allister has been asked about Jurgen Klopp’s interest as summer move to Anfield draws closer

Alexis Mac Allister has said he is “very calm” about the prospect of a move to Liverpool as his transfer from Brighton draws closer.

Mac Allister has emerged as a key target for Jurgen Klopp as he seeks to reshape his midfield this summer after the Reds failed to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in seven years.

While Liverpool have shown no signs of an agreement with the club, Argentinian sources said last week that the 24-year-old was set to make the move for a transfer fee of around £60million.

Mac Allister cried after Brighton’s final Premier League game at Aston Villa last Sunday as he helped the Seagulls qualify for Europe for the first time in their history.

And the Argentine world champion has now been asked directly about Liverpool’s strong interest and the possibility of a collaboration with Klopp.

“I’m very calm because I also have the opportunity to be at a club like Brighton, which has always been with me and where I really like being,” he told Argentinian-based media Infobae. at Miami. If I don’t leave the club I will be very happy there, but I am aware that there are opportunities (to move) and if there is a good offer for the club and for me, we will evaluate it.

“I have no doubt that (the Premier League) is the best league to play in and therefore I am aware that my next club would like to play in the Premier League. I really enjoy being there.”

Mac Allister added: “The goal is to keep getting better as a person, as a player, to win more titles. I think that’s my short-term goal and it always will be because I’ll always be the same person and I’ll always be the same person.” .” I want to be a little better than the day before, so I focus a lot on that.

“I won’t complain, I’m 24, I’m a world champion, I play in one of the best leagues in the world and I feel like my career is growing, but I’m still down to earth.” the ground and I really want to improve, become a better person and a better player every day. We’ll see what the future holds.

Liverpool are targeting a number of midfielders as part of their summer engine room overhaul. They remain interested in Mason Mount even though Manchester United are ahead in the Chelsea midfield race. And reports from France this week indicated that the Reds are considering using Nice’s Khephren Thuram.
The domestic transfer window for Premier League clubs opens on June 14.