footballtopstar

Tag: Manu Kone

Liverpool maintain interest in Manu Kone and Khephren Thuram

Liverpool are said to remain interested in French midfield duo Manu Kone and Khephren Thuram as they are set to miss another midfield goal for Chelsea in Romeo Lavia.

So says Fabrizio Romano (via his exclusive CaughtOffside column), who says that despite reports to the contrary, Liverpool never agreed with Southampton over Romeo Lavia as they knew the move to Chelsea was his preference ever since.
the beginning.

Liverpool are keen to sign a midfielder before the start of the transfer window, but Todd Boehly’s Chelsea are downright bullying them in the transfer market. The Blues have already beaten them with the signing of Moises Caicedo from Brighton for a British record £115million.

The Stamford Bridge club also appear to have prevailed in the pursuit of Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, who is due to undergo a medical ahead of a £55million move. Liverpool had already seen three bids for the Belgian prodigy rejected.

Liverpool may be forced to look elsewhere for midfield reinforcements. And according to transfer pundit Fabrizio Romano, the Reds may be revisiting their interest in some previous transfer targets as they continue to keep tabs on both Kone and Thuram after being heavily linked with the French pair earlier this summer.

Thuram, for example, has been enjoying himself at his best and is fast becoming a star in Ligue 1. His stock will only rise after this summer. Last month he appeared en route to Liverpool after reports that Liverpool had made personal arrangements with the OGC Nice midfielder but the Reds never made a formal offer.

While the Frenchman is a phenomenal talent, it made sense to drop interest in the 22-year-old as the Reds need a specialist defensive midfielder and likewise Thuram can be more of an attacking player, playing from box in box, fit for summer recruits Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.

To that end, Liverpool would be wise to rekindle their interest in Manu Kone. The young Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder was also seen as a key interest for Liverpool earlier this summer. However, he was sidelined for six weeks with a knee injury sustained during the European Under-21 Championship, effectively ruling out the possibility of an immediate move. However, Koné has successfully recovered from his injury and will train again with the Mönchengladbach team in the coming days. Reports are emerging suggesting that various top clubs, including Liverpool, are watching him for a possible transfer before the window closes.

A jack of all trades, Kone possesses an off-foot quality, the ability to break lines, dribble in tight spaces and is energetic both on and off the ball, making him the perfect choice for counter-pressing of Liverpool.

Gladbach will always consider reasonable offers for their stars and there are also rumors that he has a very reasonable release clause in his current deal which means Liverpool may not even have to work as hard to get there. achieve compared to previous transfer sagas.

More news……..

After the 1-1 tie at Stamford Bridge, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp made fun of Chelsea.

The Reds boss couldn’t help but dig the Blues after Mauricio Pochettino revealed he was hoping for more signings this month

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp couldn’t help but dig in at Chelsea after the two sides drew 1-1 in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

After the entertaining encounter in west London, Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino revealed he was waiting for new signings to complete the squad – despite the club’s huge outlay over the past two transfer windows.

“It’s what every manager at Chelsea wants and usually gets it,” Klopp said.

The German also admitted there was ‘no news’ regarding Moises Caicedo’s transfer target as the Brighton midfielder is also wanted by Chelsea and is now believed to be close to a move to the Blues.

During the match itself, Klopp was happy with the result. “The start was pretty compelling,” he said. “We really looked like we hadn’t met in the parking lot!” Then we opened the door to Chelsea. We fought very hard, it was super intense for both teams. That’s a point for Chelsea…good.”

“In the second half with the crowd, we really had to dig deep and fight hard. In the end we got a point and that’s okay. I saw a lot of things I liked and some things I didn’t like. We are right and we continue to work.”

August 16, 2023
As Manu Kone’s admission is made, the head of Borussia Monchengladbach cuts off Liverpool’s transfer plans.

With Manu Kone’s admission, the head of Borussia Monchengladbach denies Liverpool a transfer.

This summer, Manu Kone has been a player that Liverpool has been interested in, but Roland Virkus, the head of Borussia Monchengladbach, has outlined one condition that they would consider talking.

Borussia Monchengladbach managing director Roland Virkus has stated that Manu Kone, who is being pursued by Liverpool, will remain at his current club unless a “crazy offer” is made.

When he was included on Liverpool’s list of candidates this summer, the France U21 international attracted their attention. Three of Jurgen Klopp’s options were set to become free agents at the beginning of the summer, so he was looking to strengthen his engine room.

The introduction of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai was a part of the restructuring, but the departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho have necessitated additional business.

Links appeared to be hampered when Kone sustained a knee injury during France’s U21 European Championships campaign in Georgia and Romania in July. His French teammate Khephren Thuram and Ryan Gravenberch were two other individuals who developed into potential Reds players.

Kone won’t be leaving BORUSSIA-Park this summer, according to the Gladbach manager, unless a sizable offer is made for the midfielder.

“Manu Koné will remain with Borussia,” Virkus declared. Naturally, in football you can never rule anything out. If .
A crazy offer would surface, necessitating a new conversation.

However, the objective is for him to stay here and regain his full fitness first, and this has also been discussed with the player.

Manu notices that there is currently activity in Gladbach.
He could be interested in participating in it.
“.

Romeo Lavia has recently caught Liverpool’s attention as a player. Three offers from the Reds were turned down.

Southampton for the 19-year-old, and the Reds have recently made a move for Moises Caicedo of Brighton and Hove Albion.

More news……..

The news about LAVIA that a journalist has revealed is good news for Liverpool supporters.

Romeo Lavia’s price tag of £50 million is now what Southampton is expecting Liverpool to match.

According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, that is the case.

Earlier this week, Southampton reportedly turned down Liverpool’s £45 million bid for Romeo Lavia.

Since then, though, Tavolieri has asserted that Southampton thinks the Reds will eventually raise their offer by an additional £5 million to satisfy their demand.

The journalist wrote on Twitter, “Been told Southampton FC think now that Liverpool FC will pay the £5m lacking for making the deal of Romeo Lavia after the £45m [proposal]] rejected on Monday.

Romeo Lavia deal has cost Liverpool a lot of time.

The fact that Southampton wanted £50 million for Lavia has been fairly obvious for a while. Furthermore, Liverpool ought to have just made the £50 million offer to close the deal if they were prepared to make the £45 million bid for the Belgian, which has been demonstrated to be the case.

Due to Jurgen Klopp’s lack of options in midfield, they face Chelsea this Sunday at Stamford Bridge, which will be a challenging match.

In the end, it’s impossible to escape the impression that the Reds could have handled this situation better. The most crucial thing, however, is that they succeed in getting Lavia through the door, which they appear to have a good chance of doing.

Liverpool needs to add another midfielder because they have lost a lot of them this summer, including Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, who both recently left Anfield.

It appears that the top of the Premier League will see another competitive season with so many high-caliber teams in England at the moment.

Klopp’s team has a good chance of finishing in the top four and qualifying for Europe’s elite competition, though, if they can solve their midfield problem and Mohamed Salah keeps doing what he’s doing.

More news…….

Report: £43 million star rejects Newcastle and would take Liverpool job.

Italia star Federico Chiesa’s future at Juventus is uncertain, and Liverpool has been mentioned as a possible destination this summer.

We previously reported on a rumor that the Reds are interested in luring the Italian international away from the Bianconeri (via La Gazzetta Dello Sport).

Several Premier League teams have made Chiesa offers, but he has so far rejected them all, according to today’s edition of Corriere dello Sport (news image provided below).

The Rome-based media outlet reports that clubs like Newcastle and Aston Villa offered the Italian international the chance to relocate to England.

Al Hilal and Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia also offered the playmaker, 25, opportunities, but none of them persuaded him.

According to CdS, Chiesa prefers Liverpool and would accept a move there, but the Merseysiders have not yet made an effort to secure his services.

The attacking star currently prefers to remain with Juventus. Due to severe financial difficulties, The Old Lady would like to sell the former Viola star for a price of 50 million euros (£43 million).

The manager, Max Allegri, would prefer to use him in the strike-force in a 3-5-2 system, though, if he does decide to remain in Turin.

Romelu Lukaku, a former Chelsea and Inter Milan forward, is wanted by the Italian manager so that he can team him up front with Federico Chiesa.

Liverpool added attackers like Gakpo, Nunez, and Diaz in the previous three transfer windows, so they are not required to spend additional funds to bolster the offense.

August 11, 2023
Liverpool is getting ready to spend £26 million on a “phenomenal” player next week.

Manu Kone, a French youngster who plays midfield for Borussia Monchengladbach, is reportedly a long-term target for Liverpool, and the Reds are reportedly preparing their move to sign him.

The Merseyside giants plan to sign the 22-year-old talent this summer, according to Ouest-France. A bid is now anticipated to be made next week as Liverpool looks to continue their hiring drive after reaching an agreement to sign Dominik Szoboszlai.

Kone is regarded as one of the best midfield prospects in the Bundesliga and has been praised as a “phenomenal” player by former Premier League goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer. And this most recent development appears to suggest that Liverpool is now prepared to make their initial offer for the Gladbach youngster.

According to journalist Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany, the German team is only asking for €30 million (£26 million) for Kone this summer, a transfer fee that Liverpool will find to be very reasonable given the significant sums the Reds have already invested in Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.

In fact, if Liverpool does make a move to sign the Gladbach youngster, Kone will be a huge asset to the team at Anfield. Furthermore, the transfer might mark the conclusion of Jurgen Klopp’s massive summer effort to revamp the Reds’ midfield options.

It’s intriguing that Liverpool decided to pursue Kone over other targets.

Kone has been covered by the Liverpool media for what seems like ages. Although there appears to be legitimate interest in the midfielder, few fans would have foreseen that the Gladbach player would be the target for which the Reds make a specific move this summer.

As is well known, recent weeks have seen strong rumors of transfers to Liverpool involving players like Khephren Thuram and Ryan Gravenberch. The Anfield side’s decision to sign Kone is an intriguing one based on what is available in the market, especially given their physical stature and distinguished reputations abroad.

More news……….

Henderson adores the “fantastic” PL center-back Liverpool could still make a move for.

This summer, Liverpool might try to sign Chelsea center-back Levi Colwill.

Colwill has been associated with the Reds since the middle of the previous campaign. The 20-year-old will not, however, be sold, according to Chelsea. And the Evening Standard has reiterated that position once again today.

Colwill’s most likely final destination, should he decide to leave Stamford Bridge, is currently thought to be Brighton. The Standard asserts that any attempt to include Colwill in that deal will be rejected because the two clubs are scheduled to meet in the coming days to discuss Moises Caicedo.

Contrary bidders may not yet be deterred despite this steadfast and transparent stance. Two candidates who could still make an offer for the England U-21 international are Liverpool and Manchester City.

The events of the upcoming days may determine whether they do or not. Colwill is reportedly waiting to speak with new manager Mauricio Pochettino before accepting a contract offer from Chelsea, despite having one on the table.

The young defender reportedly wants assurance regarding playing time as Pochettino is scheduled to begin his job on Monday.
If everything goes as planned, he appears to agree.
If not, perhaps Liverpool will notice a chance.

Colwill is waiting for crucial discussions.

There seems to be quite the rush to secure Colwill if he does become actively available during this window.

His two seasons playing on loan have been excellent. Lewis O’Brien praised him as “fantastic” during his time at Huddersfield in 2021/22 after he displayed his talent with Brighton in the Premier League the previous season [Yorkshire Live].

Another admirer of Colwill is Jordan Henderson, who spoke highly of him while Colwill was in a recent England training camp.

However, if the youngster is looking for playing time, Liverpool is not the place for him right now. The Reds are undoubtedly looking for a left-footed center back in Colwill’s mold, but that would be a more long-term solution.

Ibrahima Konate is currently his obvious partner because Virgil van Dijk isn’t leaving just yet.

They will have to accept that if any left-sided defender does move to Anfield this summer.

We don’t see how Colwill’s concerns about joining the Reds would be allayed after hearing the specifics of his Chelsea situation. We wouldn’t mind seeing it happen, but let’s wait to get excited until after the outcome of his discussions with Poch.

July 2, 2023
Khephren Thuram and Manu Kone, along with other transfer targets, have access to the Liverpool jersey numbers.

Khephren Thuram and Manu Kone are controlled by Jurgen Klopp and his recruiting team

Khephren Thuram and Manu Kone remain in the spotlight and it could still take a few weeks for Liverpool’s two summer goals.

Having kicked off their recruitment campaign by signing Alexis Mac Allister on a free transfer, the Reds want at least one more midfielder to bolster their squad for the 2023/24 season.

Thuram and Kone are under scrutiny as Jurgen Klopp and his recruiting team pursue a younger profile for their next signing.

For those unfamiliar with the two French starlets, or Ryan Gravenberch and Gabri Veiga, there is a chance to see them do their job this summer at the ongoing European Under-21 Championships taking place in Romania and Georgia. The tournament lasts until mid-July.

Thuram and Kone came on for Les Bleus on Thursday night as they headed to a controversial 2-1 win against Italy, which saw VAR – and for once a lack of such technology – take center stage in the dying minutes .

As long as they had no connection to the Italian team, the most important thing for the Liverpool fans who watched the action via the UEFA website was the performance of Thuram and Kone. Overall, Kone was fantastic while Thuram showed one or two nice glimpses of his undisputed talent.

Of course, he’s sparked debate about their respective futures, and one look at social media was enough to show just how high they both stand on the red side of this famous footballing city. However, with a golden opportunity to showcase themselves, there will be no shortage of other candidates.

However, should the Reds sign either or both, there are some tempting squad numbers available to snap up their proposed arrivals at Anfield, even after Mac Allister landed the vacant number 10 which was not allocated by the club after Sadio Mane joined Bayern Munich.

Outgoing foursome James Milner (7), Naby Keita (8), Roberto Firmino (9) and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have four options left on the hook, although there could be internal calls for those jerseys. Other tracks currently available include; 12, 16, 24, 25, 30 and 31 along with further options in the 30s and 40s.

Read also………

Jorg Schmadtke needs to address Liverpool’s escalating Trent Alexander-Arnold issue.

New Liverpool transfer boss Jörg Schmadtke has to resolve an issue over Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Liverpool and new sporting director Jörg Schmadtke will be busy finding new signings to bolster Jurgen Klopp’s squad, but they also have a looming problem with Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Englishman has shone as a midfielder for club and country in recent months, underlining how important he is to his club in multiple roles.

He operated in a more traditional midfield position under Gareth Southgate, but for his club Alexander-Arnold moved from right-back to play alongside Fabinho – while Curtis Jones and Jordan Henderson were given more freedom to play.

‘offensive. New signing Alexis Mac Allister is set to make up a big part of Klopp’s midfield next season, further aided by the arrival of Alexander-Arnold. However, the 24-year-old has to make a decision on his long-term future with just two years left on his current contract.

If the Reds fail to tie him down to a new contract within the next 12 months, clubs will be lurking in the background, growing confident they can steer him away from Anfield.

One issue could perhaps be his salary, as Alexander-Arnold currently earns £180,000 a week but is expected to be paid at least £200,000 a week, on par with top earners like Virgil van Dijk and Thiago.

Liverpool fans have expressed their displeasure that current owner Fenway Sports Group is reluctant to splash the cash as it remains to be seen whether a record deal for Alexander-Arnold will come in a season without the financial help that comes with it. to play with the champions. high on the agenda would be the league.

Athletic have claimed Alexander-Arnold will be the priority outgoing players in 2025, a list which includes Mohamed Salah, Van Dijk and Henderson, but there is currently no urgency to start talks over an extension.

With Schmadtke only in a short-term role over the summer, with an option to extend if all parties believe the partnership is fruitful, there is a chance he will focus on short-term goals for the current open window rather than long-term ambitions like tying Alexander-Arnold to a new contract.

The full-back’s new role revitalized him at a time when he was worried about his defensive frailties, but if there were any doubts that Liverpool could have been better off without him, Alexander-Arnold quickly put them to bed with recent performances: how he impressed Reds team-mate Andy Robertson.

“Trent is Trent and that’s the biggest compliment I can pay him,” the Scotland captain told Sky Sports. “He fits everything you ask him.

He’s still relatively young, but he’s got a wise head on his shoulders and I think when you’re so technically gifted, you’ve got so many skills, you’ve got so much talent.

Then you can play in any position and it would come from the best and most importantly he has that aggression and that will to succeed – and I think you’ve seen it.

June 23, 2023
Liverpool have two huge advantages in transfer race to sign next Moises Caicedo

Manu Kone is the fourth and final part of a series examining the situations surrounding the players Liverpool are eyeing at this month’s Under-21 Euros

If a short-term deal around a specific transfer window isn’t conducive to a director of football’s long-term success, Liverpool are hoping Jorg Schmadkte defies conventional wisdom.

“Thinking short-term in football never works,” says Victor Orta, who recently left Leeds United for Sevilla. “It is the sporting director’s job to build a project.”

Scmadtke’s deal, believed to be for an initial three-month term, isn’t long enough for him to “build a blueprint”, but if the Reds go against standard practice en masse with their switch to German, that came out of retirement on May 28, having reached the age of 59 to start work at the start of the month, they can at least benefit from his extensive network of contacts and expertise when it comes to the Bundesliga.

Given Schmadtke’s area of expertise, it should come as no surprise to see Liverpool interested in Borussia Monchengladbach’s Kouadio ‘Manu’ Kone. As the recruiting team continues its efforts to assemble a midfield division at Anfield in time for the new season, Kone is seen as someone with the potential to thrive.

The midfielder, who was just 19 when he joined Germany from France, came through the Toulouse academy before signing from Borussia in the summer of 2021 and has since made nearly 60 appearances in Bundesliga in its two so far in Germany, where the lion’s share came last season. .

“Kouadio Kone is a really interesting player who we have been following for some time for the French youth teams and his club FC Toulouse,” Gladbach sporting director Max Eberl said at the time. “He is a huge talent who is being watched by top clubs all over Europe. We are delighted that he has chosen Borussia Mönchengladbach and the Bundesliga.”

With 12 yellow cards in 30 appearances last season, the tenacious midfielder would certainly bring a fighting streak to an engine room that was too often overlooked last season, although that total is undoubtedly seen as far too high for a manager. like Jurgen Klopp, whose side regularly top the fair play rankings.

At the end of May, German publication BILD reported that Liverpool “had gotten into the poker game” for Kone and had already expressed interest to representatives of the Classico Sports player.

The 22-year-old has yet to really break through on the senior international scene, but he is part of the Les Bleus Under-21 squad that withdrew from the European Championship against Italy on Thursday night.

The defensive midfielder is also capable of filling slightly more advanced roles and can count Brighton & Hove Albion’s in-demand star Moises Caicedo on his list of ‘similar players’ on scouting tool website FBref.

However, Kone’s relative inexperience and the fact that he has yet to play in the Premier League means he would be seen as a cheaper alternative to Chelsea target Caicedo. BILD reported that Borussia would be looking for between £35m and £40m.

Despite what is rumored to be growing interest from across the continent, Schmadtke’s arrival at Anfield is an intriguing aspect of any potential Kone deal for Liverpool.

The new sporting director will be well-connected in his home country and able to assess the merits of any character background checks, which will come with the relevant scouting information and data within the recruiting department.

Liverpool are known to explore as many opportunities as possible before making a transfer and regularly seek informal references and recommendations from trusted allies inside and out.

This is why Philippe Coutinho was consulted before signing Roberto Firmino in 2015, why Pep Lijnders spoke to several Portuguese football figures before signing Diogo Jota and why Schmadtke joined the Reds in the first place when he was transferred from Klopp. Agent Marc Kosicke was suggested.

Kone will already know at least one potential new Liverpool team-mate, having played for Paris FC alongside Ibrahima Konate in the early 2010s, and although both players were teenagers during their time together in the French capital, this It is not inconceivable that the central defender is consulted before any other substitution.

With Ryan Gravenberch (21), Khepren Thuram (22), Romeo Lavia (19) and Gabri Veiga (21) all currently in discussion alongside Kone, 22, Liverpool have clearly identified a younger profile to follow Addition by Alexis Mac Allister earlier this month.

And a few discreet conversations by Schmadtke with the right people in German could be the key to Liverpool sealing a deal for Kone.

June 23, 2023
Liverpool has 17 days to decide on a Jürgen Klopp transfer as “terms were discussed” with the trio.

After acquiring Alexis MacAllister, Liverpool has kept its transfer options open, but Jürgen Klopp will want to step things up pretty soon.

Liverpool had completed all of its transfer business by this time last year. Early this summer, when Alexis Mac Allister entered, it appeared that there would be more of the same back-to-back arrivals, but as of yet, nothing has changed.

There’s no reason to worry excessively.
Because so few contracts have been reached so far in the division, Liverpool’s completion of the Mac Allister deal ensures that it will continue to stand out as a Premier League anomaly. Given that the international transfer window is still closed and won’t open for another week and a half, this is hardly surprising.

Although there haven’t been any new specific developments, it appears Liverpool is working on a number of projects. Khéphren Thuram, Manu Koné, and Gabri Veiga have all recently been mentioned, and the links that have surfaced make it abundantly clear that Jürgen Klopp wants to add at least one more new midfielder.

Terms have actually been discussed with all three of these players, according to David Lynch, who was speaking on the Football Insider YouTube channel.

In terms of the current midfield situation, Liverpool is essentially weighing their options. Since that clause existed and there was interest from across the Premier League, I believe there was a genuine desire to pounce on Alexis Mac Allister.

They were aware of their options after that—possibly younger players who weren’t quite ready—so they needed to take a step back and consider what would happen next. It is still in progress.

“We know there are talks with players; we know Liverpool knows exactly how much Khéphren Thuram, Manu Koné, and Gabri Veiga want to make if they join them at Anfield. The contacts are present, and Liverpool is aware of the packages completely. “.

Lynch continued to say that he was not aware of any current, specific discussions with the clubs, but Veiga has a release clause, so neither of the other names would be out of the question. Overall, the image shows Liverpool as a city that isn’t sure what it wants.

Despite the fact that the transfer window doesn’t close until September 1st, Klopp’s mind will undoubtedly be racing. Although it should be noted that some players who have been away on international duty will report back later, Liverpool has its own flexible “deadline” of July 8 because the manager has made it clear that he wants to work with his players for a full preseason.

Klopp began emphasizing the significance of the upcoming preseason as early as April. He described the club’s plans as follows, per The Guardian.

“We must act now.
We need to practice for that in the offseason, so I want the players back together as soon as they can while still acknowledging the necessity of the holidays. “.

If that is the case for current players, then there is unquestionably a greater need for new players, who have even more acclimating to do. There needs to be some progress on the transfer front because the first group will meet again in just 17 days, and those who have been on international duty will do the same three days later.

But that doesn’t mean Liverpool’s choice will be simple.
Thuram, Koné, and Veiga are all between the ages of 21 and 22, have reasonably compatible skill sets, and are all most likely expected to enter the picture to fill one of the number eight roles, so it is clear that the profile it is looking for has already been whittled down.
The short list doesn’t contain any glaringly distinctive options.

Liverpool should probably just make the decision right away because waiting will not make it any easier. Of course, the situation isn’t entirely in the club’s hands; Lynch speculates that Nice might be watching for a potential Thuram bidding war to break out. The U21 European Championships will be played by all four players, so there is also a waiting game to see if Ryan Gravenberch will become available. The waiting game, however, eventually turns into a waste of time.

Fortunately, transfer reporter Fraser Fletcher told Lynch that once a decision is made, a deal will be reached quickly.

“These are moves Liverpool could make quite quickly if they wanted them to be made… if it was that important and Liverpool really felt they were under pressure, probably from more sharks in the water, they would have finished them by now. They seem fairly secure and at ease, in my opinion. “.

Klopp will fervently hope for it. Although more movement would be appreciated soon as the manager plans a quick start to build on an unbeaten streak that already spans 11 games, this is a crucial rebuilding phase for Liverpool and it cannot be rushed.

June 21, 2023
Bundesliga team expect Liverpool to make a bid for 22-year-old PSG target

Borussia Monchengladbach hope for Liverpool offer for Manu Kone

Borussia Mönchengladbach are awaiting an offer from Liverpool for 22-year-old central midfielder Manu Kone.

According to German journalist Christian Falk, who writes exclusively for Caught Offside, the Bundesliga side are awaiting an offer from the Reds and value their player at over £34million.

Other clubs monitoring Kone’s situation are Paris Saint-Germain, Aston Villa and Wolves, all of whom have an ‘outsider chance’.

The Frenchman is a deep-rooted playmaker who would ideally support Fabinho as an understudy in the early seasons should he decide to move to Merseyside.

Let’s just hope he doesn’t like a return to his home country with PSG. Liverpool transfer goalkeeper Manu Kone. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Numerous starts in midfield certainly mean the Reds don’t have enough depth in the center of the park and as we’ve also seen before, injury could ruin the Reds’ chances of landing their best possible finish at the league stage. get in the way.

There is probably no other Premier League team who understand the importance of a full squad better than we do, as it has cost us a Premier League title or two in recent seasons. Also this season we didn’t even manage to finish in UCL.

The Reds should ideally focus on resolving all transfer issues as soon as possible before other teams find themselves comfortable in the race to sign Kone. Liverpool are interested in French midfielder Manu Kone from Borussia Mönchengladbach. (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Getty Images)

The upcoming U21 European Championships will help Kone showcase his talent on the biggest stages. He is seen in the French squad alongside Khephren Thuram who is also on the Reds’ radar.

With a huge range of passing and ball-carrying ability, Kone could certainly contribute to the Reds’ cause in more ways than one.

Kone certainly has a lot to learn when he moves to the Reds, and hopefully he does. Midfielders are certainly in demand at Merseyside, and having Kone certainly wouldn’t hurt Liverpool.

Read Next:

Jamie Carragher makes a bold prediction about what will soon “the norm” at Liverpool

Trent Alexander-Arnold performed admirably for England in the midfield as they defeated Malta.

Trent Alexander-Arnold should play in midfield for Liverpool in the future, according to Jamie Carragher.

For the vast majority of his Reds career, the 24-year-old has played right back, contributing to the team’s six major championships.

Alexander-Arnold’s performances were revived, though, when Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp switched him to a hybrid full-back/midfield position after his form dipped last season.

In light of the substitution, England’s engine room starter for their Euro 2024 qualifying match against Malta on Friday night was a Reds academy graduate. He excelled in the position and scored the Three Lions’ second goal in the 4-0 victory with a fantastic 25-yard effort.

Since Alexander-Arnold played there while progressing through Anfield’s youth ranks, there has been long-standing demand for him to be moved there. And if that were the case, Alexander-Arnold, according to Kop legend Carragher, could score and assist on double digits.

This TAA midfield role will eventually become the standard for club and nation, he tweeted.

He is a prolific creator from fullback and will also be in central midfield, but the goal he just scored will occur much more frequently there. Playing more forward would allow him to reach double digits in goals and assists. “.

Gareth Southgate, the manager of England, commented on Alexander-Arnold’s performance, saying: “The fact that he’s been playing partly in there with the ball, albeit a bit deeper, I think has helped his transition tonight.

“What was pleasing tonight is that he’s getting used to receiving in confined spaces with his back to goal and players behind him.

While he was perfectly at ease receiving on the sidelines with the play in front of him as is customary for him.

“Look, I have no doubts that he can handle it.
Without the ball, his experience in the role will be very different, and he is simply learning some of its nuances. ”.

Read next:

Liverpool considering a summer move for versatile 17-goal striker

Liverpool have been linked with a transfer of Japanese attacking midfielder Keito Nakamura.

According to a report from the Daily Mail, Liverpool will have to compete for their signature with Premier League rivals Aston Villa.

The Japan international was in fine form last season, scoring 17 goals for LASK in all competitions in Austria.
The Reds need to add more goals and creativity to their midfield and Nakamura would be a great acquisition.

The 22-year-old can play as both a central attacking midfielder and a winger. His versatility will be an added bonus for Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp.

The striker is said to have a contract with LASK until the summer of 2025 and it remains to be seen whether Liverpool can agree a reasonable transfer fee for him.

The Japan international is expected to leave the Austrian club this summer and the possibility of a move to the Premier League would be an attractive option for him.

It would be a big step in his career and Liverpool could give him the platform to show his skills at a higher level.

It was a disappointing season for Liverpool and they failed to qualify for the Champions League. They need to improve their roster to get back into the top four and fight for big trophies again.

Signing someone like Nakamura would definitely help them improve in the final third.
It remains to be seen whether Liverpool can fend off competition from clubs like Aston Villa and sign the Japanese striker in the coming weeks.

June 18, 2023
Young defenders and midfielders are Liverpool’s top two transfer priorities moving forward.

Alexis Mac Allister was Liverpool’s first summer signing, but the rumor mill was already in overdrive about who would be coming in next before last week’s official unveiling.

Ryan Gravenberch of Bayern Munich, Gabri Veiga of Celta Vigo, Manu Kone of Borussia Monchengladbach, Khephren Thuram of Nice, Romeo Lavia of Southampton, and Borussia Monchengladbach?

There is no doubt that Liverpool needs at least one more midfielder to join the 24-year-old Mac Allister who has recently joined the team.

The departures of James Milner, Naby Keita, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain following the expiration of their contracts have severely depleted that area of Jurgen Klopp’s team, which was a glaring weakness for the majority of last season.

With the hiring of Mac Allister, Julian Ward’s tenure as sporting director came to an end and Jorg Schmadtke was officially given the reins.

Schmadtke has been in talks with clubs and agents all over Europe for the past week along with chief scout Barry Hunter and director of recruitment Dave Fallows. Liverpool is still weighing their options, so it’s unclear which direction they will take next.

In an effort to make the most of their resources, Mac Allister was given priority, and ever since, it has been a matter of taking stock and determining who else is available and at what cost.

Liverpool sees no urgency given that the international window won’t open until July 1 and that the English clubs’ transfer window only officially opened today.

Although Klopp would prefer for everything to be finished by July 8, when preseason training at Kirkby begins, he is also aware that things may take longer than expected. International events, such as the Under-21 European Championship beginning on June 21 in Romania and Georgia, complicate the situation.

Thuram, Kone, Veiga, Gravenberch, and Lavia are the five members of the aforementioned quintet that have been taken into consideration. That isn’t, however, a complete shortlist.

James Ward-Prowse of Southampton is one candidate who isn’t on Liverpool’s shortlist despite recent rumors linking him to a transfer to Anfield. He doesn’t fit the mold because he’s 28.

Mason Mount, 24, of Chelsea, is also no longer an option because his asking price of between £70m and £80m, which is deemed to be greatly excessive for the England international with only one year left on his contract, has been rejected. His likely final destination is still Manchester United.

Thuram, 22, who is the brother of Marcus Thuram of Borussia Monchengladbach and the son of former France international Lilian, is valued at about £50 million by Nice and has drawn interest from a number of Premier League teams. Senior Liverpool officials denied rumors that they had already reached a personal agreement with the player’s representatives.

Veiga, 21, of Celta Vigo, who has a release clause of about £34 million, would be a less expensive choice, while Lavia, 19, has Premier League experience through Southampton. Positive discussions were had with the family of 21-year-old Gravenberch, but any chance of signing the Dutch international depends on Bayern Munich reversing their position, as the Bundesliga champions have been adamant he is not for sale.

The price of the deals that are offered will have a significant impact on whether Liverpool signs one or two more midfielders this summer. The club does not believe that they must sign two more players if they want to fill gaps. Only seven league games in 2022–23 saw Keita and Oxlade–Chamberlain start together.

Even though Thiago is entering the final year of his contract, Klopp is already making plans for the upcoming campaign with the former playmaker for Bayern Munich. In the summer of 2024, when he will be 33, it is anticipated that he will depart on his own.

After missing the final two months of the season due to an injury, Stefan Bajcetic, a young Spaniard, will return to Liverpool during the preseason. Additionally, Curtis Jones’ quick progress during the 11-game winning streak, which raised spirits after a difficult season, helps. Another player who is anticipated to regain his form is Harvey Elliott, and Tyler Morton, who spent a successful season on loan at Blackburn Rovers, will be evaluated in the preseason.

After battling his way out of a slump, Fabinho had a strong season finale, and Klopp still sees him as essential moving forward. Following Liverpool’s rejection of RB Leipzig’s allegedly derisory offer, Fabio Carvalho is expected to be loaned out. After a successful season on loan at Aberdeen, Leighton Clarkson, a recent academy graduate, is anticipated to depart on a permanent basis.

In addition to the midfield, Liverpool is looking for a center-back. Alongside Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate has solidified himself as the starter, but injuries have limited the France international to just 53 appearances over the course of two seasons.

They’d ideally sign a young, vivacious defender this summer who can serve as a top-notch backup. According to reports in Germany, Bayern’s Benjamin Pavard, who can play right back and in the middle, has been linked to Liverpool. However, because Pavard is 27 years old, recruitment staff does not see him as a potential candidate.

Joel Matip is anticipated to complete his contract’s final year rather than leave, similar to Thiago.

Liverpool are not looking to buy a right-back, but it is unclear if Klopp will keep Trent Alexander-Arnold in the hybrid position that gave him a boost during the final stretch.

Teenager Conor Bradley, who is returning to the team after a standout loan stint at Bolton Wanderers, will be given opportunities during preseason by Klopp. The international for Northern Ireland claims that his time away made him more resilient.

Despite the loss of Milner, Joe Gomez can still play right back for Liverpool. Calvin Ramsay, who was acquired from Aberdeen a year ago to serve as Alexander-Arnold’s backup, will spend the upcoming campaign on loan at Preston North End as he attempts to move past a year marred by injuries.

Goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, 24, is still in the same situation. The Republic of Ireland international is not for sale, according to Liverpool, who also want him to remain as Alisson’s backup. Whether a top-tier club puts that resolve to the test is unknown.

Despite the loss of Roberto Firmino, who scored 13 goals across all competitions in 2022–23, Liverpool do not plan to expand their attacking options. Following his January arrival from PSV Eindhoven, Cody Gakpo successfully filled the Brazilian’s shoes by settling into the false-nine role with ease.

Gakpo, Diogo Jota, Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, and Darwin Nunez are the five front-line attackers for Klopp. Federico Chiesa is not being pursued by Liverpool for £30 million as reported in Italian media.

The additional difficulty of losing Salah in January to the Ivory Coast’s Africa Cup of Nations will affect the upcoming campaign. Ben Doak, a teenage winger, is expected to play a bigger role after making five appearances for the senior team in 2022–2023. In addition, Klopp has the talented young striker Kaide Gordon on the comeback trail, and Jota is another option on the right flank if necessary.

There is still work to be done as Liverpool looks to add more quality to its midfield and defense, but after moving quickly and decisively to sign Mac Allister, patience will be rewarded among an eager fan base as Klopp and Schmadtke think through their next step.

June 14, 2023
Manu Kone: Gladbach director notifies Liverpool of a transfer

The sporting director of Borussia Monchengladbach, Roland Virkus, has made it clear that the team is willing to sell midfielder Manu Kone to Liverpool for the right sum of money.

Liverpool is working diligently to identify a second new midfielder after successfully acquiring Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister for a steal. Many clubs in Europe have expressed interest in Kone, but the Reds have intensified their pursuit of the 22-year-old in recent weeks by starting negotiations with his agents.

While it is believed that Gladbach wants to keep Kone, club director Virkus has acknowledged that the team will sell any player if their asking prices are met.

Kicker was informed by Virkus, “Our attitude is well-known. “If there are financial considerations a club like Borussia must make, we will comply.”

Liverpool has spoken with the representatives of fellow Frenchman Khephren Thuram, who recently discussed his future and insisted he was not in a rush to leave Nice, and who Liverpool is also considering as a potential replacement for Kone.

Mason Mount of Chelsea, Ryan Gravenberch of Bayern Munich, Ruben Neves of Wolves, and Youri Tielemans of former Leicester are all on Liverpool’s lengthy shortlist as the Reds look to continue their midfield rebuild.

This summer, the team lost Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, James Milner, and Naby Keita, with the latter signing a contract with Werder Bremen to play in the Bundesliga once more. Since his loan was up, Arthur has also come back to Juventus.

Fabio Carvalho, a 20-year-old midfielder, will also be permitted to leave on loan this summer due to dissatisfaction with his insufficient playing time in the previous campaign.

Read also ……..

Liverpool is getting closer to adding another midfielder, with the agreement of personal terms.

Liverpool successfully acquired Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton on Thursday, and the Reds are now looking to add a midfield partner for the World Cup winner.

Due to Fabinho’s declining performances throughout the previous season, Jurgen Klopp is looking to add a defensive midfielder to his lineup for the upcoming season.

The Reds have made Khephren Thuram of OGC Nice a target, and according to FootballTransfers, the Merseyside club and the 22-year-old have reached an agreement on personal terms.

A transfer fee is reportedly being discussed between the two clubs, with Nice reportedly looking to get the most money for the French star and Newcastle reportedly having an interest in the midfielder.

Since January, Liverpool has been keeping an eye on Thuram, who is reportedly pushing for a transfer to Anfield with his entourage.

With the defensive midfield position becoming vulnerable over the past year under Fabinho’s leadership, the 22-year-old would be a huge boost for Klopp going into the upcoming season.

The Frenchman appears to be Liverpool’s second acquisition of the summer transfer window, and after that deal is done, Klopp will focus on bringing in a third midfielder to complete his overhaul.

Read also……….

What the Brighton players had to say about Alexis MacAllister leaving Liverpool and the simple transfer decision

The signing of Alexis Mac Allister by Liverpool is discussed by one of the ECHO jury members.

Following the impressive acquisition of Alexis Mac Allister, Liverpool’s summer transfer window has opened.

On Thursday morning, the 24-year-old was introduced as the Reds’ first summer acquisition. He has committed to the team for five years. Mac Allister will be prepared to jump right into Jurgen Klopp’s midfield next season after making 98 Premier League appearances prior to his arrival at Anfield.

selecting No. The World Cup champion will have big shoes to fill when he plays during the 2023–24 season after inheriting the No. 10 shirt from its previous owner, Sadio Mane, but Mac Allister comes across as an induvial who is ready to take on this new challenge in his career.

The versatile midfielder, whose goal now is to help Liverpool contend for the biggest prizes in the game, has already helped Brighton secure European football for the first time in their history.

To be able to compete with Manchester City next season, Klopp’s team will need to make more additions to the roster, with a focus on bringing other midfield targets to Merseyside. Although he will need to be supported by acquisitions of comparable caliber, Mac Allister represents a step in the right direction for the Reds’ recruitment drive.

A comment on Liverpool’s new No. 10, ECHO jury columnist Andrew Cullen thinks Mac Allister has all the skills required to make an immediate impact.

Mac Allister gives Liverpool’s midfield some much-needed qualities, according to Andrew Cullen (@BrothersRed5).

The signing of Brighton’s elusive midfield maestro Alexis Mac Allister has given Liverpool’s summer transfer activity a promising start.

Some reports state that the fee could be as little as £35 million, which, if true, would be a wise choice for the business. In addition to being financially wise, the deal is also wise for Liverpool because they will be bringing in a young, energetic midfielder with a strong history in the Premier League.
The Liverpool midfield, which was dull and uninspired last season, will get some zing and flair from Mac Allister.

Last season, Mac Allister began to make a difference for the Brighton team after a lackluster start to life in the Premier League. He was a crucial part of Brighton’s remarkable rise. He also excelled on the international stage by winning the most coveted award in football in Qatar, in addition to his impressive performances on the domestic stage.

Given that Brighton plays a dynamic, attacking brand of football that is not too dissimilar from Klopp’s heavy metal brand, Mac Allister’s transition ought to be smooth, at least on paper. He should be able to complement Henderson and Fabinho’s more practical pairing and synchronize with a Thiago or Trent pairing with his playing style.

His former Brighton teammates are complimentary of not only his physical skills but also his disposition, mentality, and personality. In a player, Klopp searches for this modest ambition.

The signing of Alexis Mac Allister is a good start for Liverpool’s summer business after the disappointment of losing the race for Jude Bellingham. Naturally, Liverpool still needs to add speed and power to its midfield and perhaps defense, so it is hoped that this transaction is just the beginning of things to come this summer.

June 10, 2023
LIVE transfer news for Liverpool: Khephren Thuram is “close,” Manu Kone is adamant, and Benjamin Pavard is in talks

Latest Khephren Thuram, Manu Kone, and Benjamin Pavard of Bayern Munich news, rumors, gossip, and speculation regarding the Liverpool transfer market.

Hello and welcome to your specialized Liverpool news and transfers blog on Saturday, June 10.

Anfield’s summer hiring drive is underway, led by Jurgen Klopp and important transfer players. As Liverpool considers additional high-profile signings to improve their midfield options for the upcoming season, playmaker Alexis Mac Allister of Argentina is the first person through the door.

Declan Rice, who is wanted by Arsenal, is still attracting interest from top European teams like Bayern Munich, Manchester City, and others, according to ex-Liverpool striker Peter Crouch, who has urged the club to sabotage a move for him. The Reds are expected to make moves for Federico Chiesa and Ryan Gravenberch, respectively, according to reports out of Germany and Italy.

With the goal of providing you with the most recent LFC transfer news and top stories right on your phone, The Liverpool ECHO has established its own WhatsApp community. You can receive the latest news and popular stories directly to your phone by joining our WhatsApp community. To sign up, simply click this link and choose “Join Community” to get started. You can use your mobile phone to join the group below if you’re using a computer, tablet, or additional phone. Simply run your camera over the QR code to access the link. Click this link for more details.

Khephren Thuram.

Get Football News France reports that Khephren Thuram and Liverpool are nearing a personal agreement in preparation for a potential summer transfer from Nice.

“The 22-year-old has found LFC to be very convincing, and this week, there have been a number of advancements in the talks. “.

The Ligue 1 champions PSG are not interested in pursuing a move for the 22-year-old Thuram, despite the report’s other claims to the contrary.

“Liverpool made initial contact with OGC Nice in order to comprehend the demands of the INEOS-owned club in the event that they were willing to sell the player this summer. “.

Benjamin Pavard is being pursued by Liverpool.

Liverpool are in discussions with Benjamin Pavard’s agent, according to Christian Falk of SportBILD, who revealed this to CaughtOffside in his exclusive Fact Files column.

“Benjamin Pavard has informed the club that he wants to move in the summer,” the SportBILD reporter stated.

“His agents are already in contact with other clubs. The current front-runner among them is Liverpool. Chelsea, Barcelona, AC Milan, and other Italian teams were previously known to be interested. ”.

Gladbach enables Kone to depart. for the proper price.

Sporting director Roland Virkus claims that Manu Kone, who is a target for Liverpool, is free to leave Borussia Monchengladbach for the right price.

After acquiring Alexis Mac Allister this summer, the Reds have been heavily linked with a move for the Frenchman.

Kicker was informed by Virkus, “Our attitude is well-known. “We will carry out the plan if there are financial considerations a club like Borussia must make. “.

Federico Chiesa is expected to fetch £38 million and be acquired by Liverpool.

The summer transfer of Italian winger Federico Chiesa to Anfield has been rumored.

There would be competition for him, according to reports from Corriere dello Sport.

But given that Salah, Jota, Nunez, Gakpo, and others are already inside the structure, how likely is any approach?

When the market reopens, Bayern Munich and Newcastle United are also expected to make offers for the Juventus forward. The Allianz Stadium’s two-year contract with Chiesa, 25, is said to be worth around £38 million.

June 10, 2023