Chelsea and Newcastle keen on Manu Kone

Chelsea and Newcastle United are interested in acquiring the services of Manu Kone who has been on the radar of Liverpool for a while now.

According to Ignazio Genuardi, Chelsea and Newcastle United are keen on having Manu Kone in their ranks. The 22-year-old has made quite a name for himself over the last year and he is on the radar of multiple top clubs from across Europe.

Liverpool have been in talks over a potential deal for the

Kone is versatile in nature, he can feature in a defensive as well as an attacking role. And, he has impressed one and all with his performances throughout the season. As a result, Jurgen Klopp is keen on having him at his disposal.

However, the Merseyside club are all set to face competition from Chelsea and Newcastle United. The Blues might have spent a fortune on acquiring players over the past few windows but they are not yet satisfied with the squad.

Mauricio Pochettino will first look for a mass clear-out and then focus on potential signings. He is keen on adding a new midfielder and with Mason Mount’s future uncertain looking for someone like Kone does make sense.

Meanwhile, the Magpies have done wonders in the 2022-23 season. They have qualified for the Champions League and are looking to further strengthen their squad to be competitive in both the UCL and the Premier League.

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Newcastle are looking to sign two midfielders and one of their targets is Kone. While the 22-year-old’s contract with the German club runs until the summer of 2025, prising him away from

The French Under-21 star made a total of 31 appearances and had two goal contributions in the 2022-23 season. He managed to put in consistent performances throughout and is regarded as a great prospect for the future. As a result, he will surely bolster the squad he joins.

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