Liverpool learn price tag of Bundesliga midfielder as squad rebuild continues - Reports
Liverpool have reportedly been informed of the price tag of Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Manu Kone.
Manager Jurgen Klopp is looking to rebuild his squad, especially in midfield. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and James Milner will leave on free transfers this summer. Fabinho, Thiago Alcantara and Jordan Henderson's form hasn't been good either.
Hence, Liverpool are looking to strengthen their midfield in the transfer window and have made Manu Kone their target. The 22-year-old can play as a central or a defensive midfielder and also played one game as an attacking midfielder in the 2022-23 season.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has said that the German club could be open to selling Kone for around €35-40 million.
"Liverpool are informed of price tag for Manu Kone as talks took place this week. French midfielder could be available for €35/40m, 'Gladbach are prepared to let him leave for that fee. Reds working to complete Mac Allister deal, then Kone's also in the list," Romano reported.
Kone has made 60 appearances for Borussia Monchengladbach since arriving from Toulouse in 2021. The Frenchman has also contributed four goals and two assists.
Paul Machin says Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold could become 'one of the best midfielders'
Redmen TV presenter Paul Machin reckons full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold could become one of the best midfielders in the world.
Alexander-Arnold, known for his attacking prowess, found a new role in the later part of the 2022-23 season. He started drifting in from his right-back position in midfield when Liverpool were in possession, allowing him to help in attack.
That worked wonders for the England international, who received criticism for his defensive performances throughout the season. Machin believes Alexander-Arnold could become a permanent midfielder and would be excellent in the role.
"He has leadership abilities, is dominating games and has skill on the ball. If he can add a few more goals to his game, we might have one of the best midfielders on the planet, in Alexander-Arnold. It's whether the system changes," Machin told Give Me Sport.
As per the Mirror, England manager Gareth Southgate is also open to using Alexander-Arnold as a midfielder. He's in the Three Lions squad for their upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia.
For Liverpool, the English full-back recorded two goals and nine assists in 37 Premier League games this season, with eight assists coming in the last ten games.