Football News Update: Liverpool and Manchester United Offered Chance to Sign Borussia Monchengladbach Midfielder
In a significant development in the world of football, Liverpool and Manchester United have both been offered the opportunity to acquire the services of a highly-sought-after midfielder who was previously on the radar of Jurgen Klopp for an extended period.
The Reds’ transfer window last summer was dominated by moves for midfielders, as five players left the midfield corps permanently, and four were brought in to replace them. Klopp’s main objective was to secure a defensive midfielder, with Fabinho’s departure seeming particularly significant. The German manager eventually opted for Wataru Endo, who went on to make 29 Premier League appearances for Liverpool last season.
However, Klopp spent much of the transfer window courting Borussia Monchengladbach’s Manu Kone, with reports suggesting the Frenchman was widely considered a potential Liverpool player by mid-June. Despite their unsuccessful efforts to sign him last summer, the Reds now have another chance to bring Kone to Anfield.
According to the report, Liverpool and a ‘host of clubs,’ including Tottenham, Manchester United, and Fulham, have all been offered the opportunity to sign Kone, who is eager to leave the Bundesliga club. The midfielder’s asking price is set at a reasonable £20 million, potentially making him an appealing target for the interested clubs.
For Manchester United, this could be the perfect opportunity to bolster their midfield options. The Red Devils missed out on Joao Neves, who joined Paris Saint-Germain, but this development with Kone could provide them with an alternative option. While the costs of the Ugarte transfer from Ligue 1 have put United off, the availability of Kone at a more reasonable price might be a tempting proposition as they seek to provide competition for Casemiro ahead of the upcoming season.
As the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship (Euro 2024) and the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup loom on the horizon, followed by the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the transfer market remains a focal point for clubs looking to strengthen their squads. The potential acquisition of Manu Kone could be a significant move for either Liverpool or Manchester United as they aim to bolster their midfield and mount a strong challenge on the domestic and European fronts.
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