Fabrizio Romano has forged some doubt on the experiences linking Arsenal with a transfer for Manu Kone.
The Gladbach star was on Liverpool’s shortlist final summer season, although it stays to be seen how curiosity might develop on the finish of the season.
“We all know Arsenal have been linked with some massive names in midfield in current occasions, and it might be one to observe for the summer season,” the Italian informed CaughtOffside.
“I’ve talked about earlier than that Douglas Luiz is a participant they actually like, whereas they’re additionally properly knowledgeable on Amadou Onana. The most recent identify being talked about within the press is Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Manu Kone.
“Whereas the opposite gamers talked about have been appreciated by Arsenal for a while, I’m not conscious of something concrete with Kone for now.
“For certain, Kone might be an attention-grabbing one to comply with in the summertime usually as he was on the listing of PSG and Liverpool one yr in the past, however I’m unsure it’s a reputation on Arsenal’s listing proper now.”
The 22-year-old’s contract is at the moment set to run out in 2026.
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What do the stats say about Manu Kone?
The central midfielder has been ever-present on this Gladbach aspect since a knee harm dominated him out of the membership’s opening 4 Bundesliga video games.
There are simply the 4 aim contributions to the Frenchman’s identify in 21 appearances throughout all competitions.
The place Kone excels is in carrying possession up the pitch and beating his man, with FBref rating him within the ninetieth and 99th percentiles for progressive carries and profitable take-ons respectively.
His effectiveness in enjoying the ball, nevertheless, wants some severe work to thrive in a Premier League midfield. The participant ranks within the twenty sixth and 69th percentiles for passes tried and accomplished respectively.
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