Liverpool have been tentatively linked with Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman this summer as the Frenchman was believed to be seeking a new challenge.
Reds’ manager Jurgen Klopp is on the lookout for stars to bolster the attacking options at Anfield and the 25-year-old was seemingly under consideration.
Despite conflicting reports, it was deemed the Bundesliga giants would demand an eye-watering £83million in order to part with their man.
Now, Germany and Bayern legend turned club chairman Oliver Kahn has spoken about Coman’s future in Bavaria, as quoted by Bulinews and cited by Ronan Murphy on Twitter.
Twitter: Oliver Kahn on Bayern Munich renewals: “We are in talks with Leon Goretzka and Kingsley Coman. Top players want to… https://t.co/XMhjBUPUUM (@swearimnotpaul)
The 32-cap France ace only played a bit-part role as Didier Deschamps’s side were dumped out of Euro 2020 by Switzerland on penalties.
A serial title winner, Coman helped the Bavarian club to yet another top-flight success with five goals and 12 assists in 29 league outings.
Previously hailed as a great talent by Fernando Llorente, the Parisian also added three goals and three assists in just seven Champions League appearances last season.
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Signing Coman at the mooted finances always seemed somewhat of a pipedream this summer, especially without sanctioning a major departure.
Whilst adding a player of the Frenchman’s quality would no doubt enhance the squad, given the money and a checkered injury record, it always seemed unlikely a move would materialise.
That said, previously there always remained hope the £58.8million valued star would demand a move and Liverpool would be amongst the suitors.
