Borussia Monchengladbach Insist Only “Immense Offer” Would Convince Them to Part with Manu Kone
Liverpool have been linked with Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Manu Kone for much of the summer transfer window. However, the German club’s managing director for sport, Roland Virkus, has insisted that only an “immense offer” would convince them to part with the 22-year-old Frenchman.
Kone Linked with Liverpool Earlier in the Transfer Window
Kone was regularly cited as a potential addition to Jurgen Klopp’s squad earlier in the transfer window, though those links cooled when he suffered a knee injury in July. The recent return to training of the France U21 international has served to reignite speculation that he could be Anfield bound.
Gladbach Chief: “We Don’t Have to Sell Him”
Virkus has made it clear that there are no plans to sanction a departure for Kone this summer. In fact, the German club would only be convinced to allow the midfielder to leave in the event that a significant bid arrives.
“We don’t have to sell him,” said Virkus. “But it was always like this: if there is another immense offer, then we have to think about it. But that’s not the plan. Our plan is to keep Kone.”
Kone Could Offer Liverpool “Better Balance in Midfield”
The Gladbach chief went on to praise Kone’s qualities, suggesting that he could offer Liverpool “a better balance in midfield”. He added: “He’s a tough and intelligent footballer. We need stability in this position.”
Liverpool Considering Further Midfield Additions
This Is Anfield understands that Kone had been watched closely by Liverpool scouts as they prepared to bolster the midfield this summer. A potential move for the Frenchman in the final days of the window has not been ruled out, with the Reds considering further additions in the centre of the park.
Conclusion
Kone has been linked with a move to Liverpool throughout the summer transfer window, but Borussia Monchengladbach chief Roland Virkus has insisted that only an “immense offer” would convince them to part with the 22-year-old midfielder. Despite this, Liverpool are still considering further additions in the centre of the park and a potential move for Kone in the final days of the window has not been ruled out.