Liverpool transfer news: Familiar faces continue to attract summer interest, with Manchester United ahead of Liverpool with a $166 million move.
Rumors have again circulated that Manu Kobe will move to Liverpool in January. There are only a few days left until the January transfer window opens. Liverpool fans will be watching closely as they head into 2024.
With less than 24 hours until the markets open, Jurgen Klopp is likely to draw up a list of names to target. Given his status in the squad, this would be the perfect opportunity to give the Reds a major boost to their title challenge.
Liverpool are two points clear of Premier League leaders Arsenal ahead of their trip to Newcastle on Monday. The Gunners outclassed the Reds again when Mikel Arteta’s side face Fulham on Sunday.
It wouldn’t be surprising to see Arsenal or Manchester City strengthen their squads in the new year, and Liverpool won’t want to be left behind.
It would be a big bet to do that.With injuries mounting and Mohamed Salah and Endo Wataru out on international duty, the fee could be crucial to the Reds’ title hopes.
Here’s what Liverpool.com has to say about the transfer gossip surrounding the Reds today.
Manu Kone (Borussia Monchengladbach)
Liverpool are battling Tottenham for Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Manu Kone, writes Italian journalist Rudi Galletti on X (formerly Twitter).
The France U21 international was linked with a move to Anfield in the summer before injury effectively ruled out a potential move.Manchester United are not the only ones watching the 22-year-old’s progress.
Tottenham are also interested and PSG have added him to the midfield.However, he could still be an option if Jurgen Klopp wants to free up Alexis McAllister in a better role. However, we are unlikely to see Kone at Anfield anytime soon as there are several concerns over the defence.
Joao Neves (Benfica)Manchester United are ahead of Liverpool in the race to sign Benfica midfielder Joao Neves, according to Portuguese newspaper O Jogo. Manchester City, Newcastle and Barcelona are also competing.
However, a January move looks unlikely as reports claim Neves is in talks with Benfica over a new contract. A summer move has not been ruled out, but the Portuguese club could raise the 19-year-old’s release clause from $133 million to $166 million.
