As much as there is a huge focus on Liverpool’s pursuit of Jude Bellingham, there is no guarantee that the club will be able to complete the deal. Competition will be fierce, and the money involved will be substantial.
Having missed out on Aurelien Tchouameni last summer, the Reds were satisfied to take on 2022/23 with their existing midfield options. It’s safe to say that looks a poor decision now. If they do miss out on Bellingham, Liverpool can’t afford to wait another year for whoever then becomes their top target.
According to Fabrizio Romano they may have their eyes on another Bundesliga midfielder, Kouadio ‘Manu’ Kone. “FC Bayern, Newcastle, PSG and also Liverpool (Bellingham remains their n1 priority) are well informed on Kone’s situation,” he tweeted. Yet while the natural assumption is that he might be an alternate to Bellingham, there’s reason to believe the 21-year-old could be an option in case another reported target doesn’t join the club.
