Premier League club Newcastle United are interested in signing Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Manu Kone in the summer transfer window, according to Fichajes. Boss Eddie Howe believes the youngster can be a valuable addition to their ranks ahead of next season.
The Rise of Manu Kone
After representing Toulouse, Manu Kone ended up signing for his current employer, Borussia Monchengladbach, in the winter of 2021. Since then, he has taken huge strides as a footballer. He has emerged as a reliable name in the team, all thanks to his impressive performances.
The French midfielder has featured in 21 games this season, netting twice and providing two assists. He is averaging 1.2 shots, 1.1 key passes, and 1.8 dribbles per game. He is good at both defensive and attacking aspects of the game (stats via whoscored).
Kone is a box-to-box midfielder and is extremely skilful on the ball. He has good dribbling skills and can take powerful shots from a fair distance. He covers a lot of ground and his pin-point tackling also helps in the defensive works. With good passing accuracy, the youngster becomes a great pick.
Will Newcastle United get their hands on Manu Kone?
Newcastle United want to reinforce their midfield unit ahead of next season to fight for all the important trophies. They have registered their interest in multiple midfielders, including Manu Kone. The French midfielder is a great pick considering his immense talent and output on the field.
Even Manchester United and Liverpool wanted to lure away the youngster before the ongoing campaign kicked off. However, an injury to Kone forced them to cool off their planning. With now the 22-year-old fully recovered and running, once again he will be on the radar of multiple clubs.
It is understood that the Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach will demand a premium fee for the hot property. However, the Magpies might not be able to meet their requirements and look for alternatives in the market.
