Numerous reports have emerged in the last week linking Liverpool with what would be a sensational swoop for Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman.
The Reds are believed to be keen on the Frenchman and according to La Gazzetta dello Sport had already made an opening bid of €35million (£30million).
Further information emerged from Sport1 and it seemed as though interest from the Anfield club was indeed genuine.
However, a fresh report from Sky Germany, as cited by Max Bielefeld on Twitter has claimed that the previously mooted asking price is way off the mark.
Twitter: There are no concrete offers yet for Kingsley Coman and an agreement won’t be easy to find.
Bayern’s asking price… https://t.co/Anx57nCQmt (@Sky_MaxB)
The report states that the Bundesliga champions have ‘no intention’ of allowing the 24-year-old to leave the Allianz Arena this summer.
Coman was part of the France side that were eliminated from Euro 2020 by Switzerland on penalties, albeit the ace was forced off injured during extra time.
The 31-cap Frenchman contributed eight goals and 15 assists in 39 appearances last season and netted the winner in the 2019/20 Champions League final.
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Valued at £58.8million and under contract in Munich until 2023 (Transfermarkt), signing Coman for less than £50million always seemed farfetched.
Given the newly reported demands, any interest that might’ve been forthcoming will almost certainly fall by the wayside.
Without sanctioning the major sale of Sadio Mane or Mohamed Salah, Liverpool aren’t going to be signing a player in the region of £100million.
Instead, a high-quality backup for those players is required.
