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.
Approché par #Liverpool, l’ancien Toulousain M.#Koné suscite aussi l’intérêt de #Chelsea et de #Newcastle. Sous contrat jusqu’en juin 2025 avec Gladbach (+ une année supplémentaire en option), le Bleuet plait bcp aux Magpies, qui cherchent 2 renforts dans l’entrejeu. #Mercato
— Ignazio Genuardi (@IgnazioGenuardi) June 13, 2023
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.
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.
