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Liverpool are said to be interested in signing Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Manu Kone this summer.
Kony, 22, has made 31 appearances across competitions. Score 1 goal and 1 assist Play as a defensive lineman or midfielder. He also made three appearances for the France U21 national team at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship.
However, Cooney sustained a knee injury and is expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks.
According to the journalist Christian FalkLiverpool are interested in signing the French midfielder this summer. Sporting director Jorg Schmadtke is monitoring Kone and his son Nils Schmadtke’s work as sporting director at Monchengladbach.
Falk He said (trans GiveMeSport):
“He’s also on Liverpool’s list. You know, Schmadtke has his eye on him for six months. The funny thing is his son works at Gladbach as a manager, so you see, the direction is pretty short.”
The Reds have already signed Alexis Mac Allister and Dominic Szoboszlai to bolster their midfield this summer.
However, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and James Milner have already left the club. Jordan Henderson and Fabinho have also been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia this summer.
Thus, Jurgen Klopp’s side are looking to bring in more reinforcements and Kun is one of their targets. Since joining Borussia Monchengladbach from Toulouse in 2021, he has participated in 60 matches, scoring four goals and assisting two goals.
As quoted by the expert Fabricius RomanConnie would cost around £34m.
Liverpool legend backs Jordan Henderson for potential move to Saudi Arabia
according to MirrorLiverpool captain Jordan Henderson received a massive £700,000-a-week offer from Saudi club Al-Ettifaq.
Henderson has previously spoken out in support of LGBT rights. However, he is now considering moving to a country where LGBTQ is banned. This has led to many fans criticizing the England midfielder, with his potential salary being highlighted.
Amidst that, Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler, who now manages Saudi Arabia’s Al Qasdiya, backed Henderson in a potential move. He said (trans Mirror):
“I can see the usual terror being provoked, now that some of the most prominent figures in British football have been involved in the Saudi Professional League.”
he added:
“It was Jordan Henderson’s supposed wages that sparked the outrage. I didn’t fully understand why footballers’ wages were such a sensitive topic, when the billions earned by financiers are never questioned.
“I will not condemn Jordan, Steven Gerrard or anyone else who went to work in Saudi Arabia.”
In the deal, Henderson could be reunited with Reds legend Steven Gerrard, who was recently appointed manager of the club.
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