Liverpool remain on the lookout for reinforcements before the summer transfer window deadline.
The Reds have finally agreed a deal to sign Bradley Barcola from PSG, with the French international set to complete his big-money move this week.
Midfield is an area of concern for Andoni Iraola, particularly after Curtis Jones’ departure to Inter Milan.
And now, the Reds’ priority target in that position has emerged as he is a familiar face.
Liverpool want Manu Kone before transfer deadline
Journalist Khadim Diakhate confirms that the French international is Liverpool’s main target to reinforce their midfield before the deadline.
He wrote on X: “There is a strong likelihood that the transfer will come to fruition, as Manu Koné remains Liverpool’s priority in midfield.
“The main obstacle, however, is still AS Roma, which is not open to selling at this time.”
Liverpool wanted Kone three summers ago under Jurgen Klopp, when the midfielder was at Borussia Monchengladbach.
However, a transfer never materialised and he moved to Roma a year later, where he has continued to enhance his reputation.
Jorg Schmadtke was ahead of the curve with this one, we have to say…
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