‘There has been talk…’ – Liverpool touted to potentially ruin Man Utd’s transfer plans for 25y/o

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One transfer insider has claimed that Liverpool could potentially scupper Manchester United’s plans to bring in a midfielder who impressed at the World Cup.When the Merseysiders were going through a major overhaul of their midfield options in 2023, Manu Kone (then of Borussia Monchengladbach) was heavily linked with a move to Anfield, but he would instead join Roma year later (initially on loan, then permanently).DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYThe 25-year-old played in five matches for France at the World Cup as they ultimately finished fourth, and England’s two most successful clubs could viably flex their muscles in seeking to bring him to the Premier League.Liverpool touted to enter the race for Manu KoneTransfer reporter Pete O’Rourke has hinted that Liverpool could potentially enter the race for the AS Roma midfielder this summer, with the Serie A outfit viably open to selling him if a substantial offer is tabled.Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast for Football Insider, the journalist said: “Man United have brought in [Youri] Tielemans and [Andrey] Santos, and they would like to bring in a third, more defensive midfielder.

He’s had a very good World Cup for France when he’s played for them as well; but there are a lot of clubs interested in signing him, and there has been talk that Liverpool could potentially make a move for him after watching him at the World Cup. “We know they also want to improve their midfield options, and he is somebody who is very much on their radar as they aim to strengthen Andoni Iraola’s squad.

They would find it hard to turn down a big money offer for Kone. Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trust What qualities would Kone bring to Liverpool’s midfield?