Liverpool in talks to sign Bundesliga midfielder for €40-45m

Manu Kone (left) is wanted by Liverpool, Man Utd and PSG this summer (Picture: Getty) Liverpool have reportedly entered talks to sign Manu Kone from Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach, in a deal that could cost €40-45m. Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are also keen on the 22-year-old Frenchman but Jurgen Klopp’s team appear to be leading the race. According to German outlet Bild, Liverpool have been in contact with Kone’s representatives and have expressed their interest in a summer transfer. Kone has registered 31 appearances for Borussia Monchengladbach this season, who finished 10th in the Bundesliga. Borussia Monchengladbach want €40-45m for Kone, who is under contract until 2025, while the German club have the option to extend his deal for a further year. It is believed that Borussia Monchengladbach want to use the fee they receive for Kone to help fund moves for new players in the summer window. It could be a busy summer for Liverpool, who have been linked to several players as they look to return to the top four after a disappointing 2022-23 campaign. More: Trending Sergio Aguero names the two teams that will challenge Man City next season Arsenal 'shocked' by William Saliba's contract demands and could be forced to sell Arsenal urged to sign two relegated stars and Declan Rice by Bacary Sagna The Reds are looking to bring in two central midfielders this summer after withdrawing from the race to sign Jude Bellingham. Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister is expected to swap the south coast for Anfield and they have also opened talks to sign Nice’s Khephren Thuram – although the the deal could be complicated by Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s potential takeover of United. Liverpool had been linked to Chelsea’s Mason Mount but it appears that United are now favourites to land his signature. Didi Hamann urges Liverpool to sign Newcastle star Anfield hero explains why Man Utd were 'lucky' to finish above Liverpool
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