{"id":262377,"date":"2026-09-13T11:20:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-13T11:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/13\/liverpool-make-approach-to-sign-50m-star-whos-keen-on-premier-league-move\/"},"modified":"2026-09-13T11:20:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T11:20:11","slug":"liverpool-make-approach-to-sign-50m-star-whos-keen-on-premier-league-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/13\/liverpool-make-approach-to-sign-50m-star-whos-keen-on-premier-league-move\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool make approach to sign \u00a350m star who’s keen on Premier League move"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Liverpool<\/a> have been in contact to sign AS Roma’s Manu Kone, with the midfielder known to be keen on a move to the Premier League<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The interest comes amid criticism of Andoni Iraola<\/a>‘s current midfield options, who struggled in the drab 0-0 draw against Fulham on Saturday.<\/p>\n

A lack of creativity was part of the problem, with the Reds recording an xG of 1.28, and they gifted Alvaro Arbeloa his first point since taking over as Fulham manager.<\/p>\n

In truth, it hasn’t been the greatest of starts to the season, with Iraola winning just one of his opening four Premier League matches, whereas Kone has been a key component of a Roma side that have won their first three games. <\/p>\n

The Frenchman has started every match, and he has averaged 6.9 recoveries per 90 in the Serie A, the third-highest number in the Roma squad. <\/p>\n

In his most recent league outing, the 25-year-old put in a solid performance in a 2-1 victory against Atalanta, and particularly impressed with his passing.<\/p>\n

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Manu Kone’s stats vs Atalanta<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Accurate passes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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57\/65 (88%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Key passes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ground duels (won)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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4 (3)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Interceptions<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Tackles won<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

Moreover, Como scout Ben Mattinson<\/a> lauded the France international not long after he completed a move to Roma, saying: “Manu Kon\u00e9 for only \u20ac18m was one of the deals of the summer. So composed and press resistant, tempo setter with game-breaking ball carrying.”<\/em><\/p>\n

On the other hand, Jamie Carragher<\/a> has been very critical of his former side’s current midfielders, saying: “I don’t believe that midfield can function with the personnel in there. For me, it doesn’t work. And it’s not just about personnel, it’s the structure the manager is asking.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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\n Liverpool make approach to sign Manu Kone<\/strong>
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According to a report from TuttoMercatoWeb, Liverpool have now made contact to sign Kone<\/a>, who was valued at \u00a350m<\/a> during the summer, at which point it was revealed he is keen on testing himself in the Premier League<\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, there may be competition for his signature, as Chelsea remain determined to sign the former Borussia Monchengladbach man, after making an offer in the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n

The Serie A side are reluctant to sanction a departure at this stage though, considering the central midfielder is one of their most important players, so it may take a big offer to get a deal over the line.<\/p>\n

Kone isn’t the only option on the shortlist though, with it recently emerging they are also considering Inter Milan star Aleksandar Stankovic<\/a>, AFC Bournemouth’s Alex Scott and AS Monaco’s Lamine Camara.<\/p>\n