The Frenchman would arrive in Merseyside in a “majestic” manner.
Manu Kone, a midfielder for Borussia Monchengladbach, has recently been linked with a move to Anfield, and Liverpool is thinking about making a deal for him this summer.
What’s new with Manu Kone going to Liverpool?
A “more physical midfielder” is now needed, according to reputed writer Fabrizio Romano, who recently stated on Twitter that Kone is “in the list” despite the exquisite Gabri Veiga having been mentioned.
Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers are both interested in Kone after watching him perform well this season. His German Bundesliga team values him at roughly £35 million.
Gladbach are hopeful that Jurgen Klopp‘s Reds would make a bid for the 22-year-old, gaining his services for a sizable sum, according to BILD’s Christian Falk, who also verified this.
Manu Kone should Liverpool sign him?
The need for midfield reinforcement under Klopp has never been higher with the exits of James Milner, Naby Keita, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and while the astute £35 million acquisition of Alexis Mac Allister has been the ideal way to set the pace, other signings are expected to be made.
Kone, a strong center-midfielder, has a respectable average rating of 6.86 on Sofascore, completing 87% of his passes, averaging 2.5 tackles and 1.1 interceptions per game, and succeeding with 60% of his attempted dribbles. If his signature is indeed obtained, Kone could be the player of the moment.
When it comes to successful take-ons per 90 Kone ranks among the top 6% of midfielders in Europe’s top five leagues over the past year, demonstrating his dynamism and earning the nickname “one-man army” from talent scout Jacek Kulig. While not the most prolific of midfielders, Kone dazzles with his tenacity in the tackle and his adept driving ability.
The £6k per week engine, who journalist Antonio Mango called a “majestic” gem with a lot of “swagger” about him, might be the ideal successor to Jordan Henderson’s position in the midfield, with the 33-year-old Reds captain ostensibly headed for a more peripheral role despite the team’s recent departures.
Despite the obvious weaknesses in the red half of Merseyside’s center this season, the 76-cap England international only started 23 times in the top flight. Journalist Tony McDonough even claimed that he “got skinned” this season, underscoring his declining effectiveness against progressive, mercurial players.
While the illustrious star did complete 85% of his passes this season in the Premier League, he only averaged 0.9 tackles and 0.6 interceptions per game. He also recorded an average Sofascore rating of 6.88.
Kone can fit into the fold, take a starting position, and make it his own, eventually displacing Henderson and emphasizing the new era at the club. While the leadership skills of Liverpool’s veteran, who earns £140k per week, will still be useful as Klopp looks to reshape his team, Kone can step into the fold, take a starting berth, and make it his own.
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