Liverpool Face €90m Price Tag in Chase for Midfielder Manu Kone
Liverpool FC are actively working on a transfer deal to secure AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone as discussions progress around a potential valuation reaching €90m.
The French central midfielder has established himself as a prominent figure in Serie A with strong ball-carrying traits and high defensive involvement.
AS Roma
clubTuttoMercatoWeb identifies Liverpool and Chelsea as the primary frontrunners for his signature, while Paris Saint-Germain maintains active interest and has pushed the Italian club to elevate its asking price.
Midfield Traits and Central Control at AS Roma
The player brings physical presence and progressive ball movement into the middle of the pitch, fitting the general profile of a box-to-box operator. Analysts note stylistic overlaps with existing squad members, drawing comparisons to Ryan Gravenberch regarding forward progression from deep zones.
Liverpool
clubSquad Depth and Filling the Void Left by Curtis Jones
Liverpool must address central areas following the departure of Curtis Jones to Inter Milan during a previous window without a direct replacement arriving. Adding another central option provides necessary cover to handle physical demands and combat opponents on the counter-attack.
Valuation Shifts and the Cost of a €90m Deal
AS Roma initially held a valuation closer to €60m before mounting continental interest prompted leadership to raise expectations toward €90m.
| Player | Club | Reported Valuation |
|---|---|---|
| Manu Kone | AS Roma | €90m |
ASRomaLive / TuttoMercatoWeb via Anfield Watch.