Shortly before facing local rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final, Manchester United's Casemiro spoke to 'TNTSport' in Brazil about the situation of fellow
Brazilian and former Madrid
teamate, Vinicius. The Madrid striker was the victim of racist insults on the pitch when they played Valencia at the Mestalla, and the international football community rose in support.Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is being linked to a host of players as he bids to overhaul his squad this summer, including Borussia Monchengladbach star Manu Kone Liverpool are interested in signing Manu Kone Liverpool are interested in signing Manu Kone Liverpool's decision to appoint a new sporting director could pay immediate dividends as they pursue Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Manu Kone. This week, Jorg Schmadtke began his new role at Anfield, replacing Julian Ward after his short 12 month tenure. But there will be little time for the German to get his feet under the table, with the club facing a huge summer following an underwhelming campaign.Kone has represented France at the Under 18, 19, and 21 levels, but has yet to be called up to the main national team. His recruitment would be considered as a bold move by Klopp, but one that is unlikely to break the bank, since FSG lacks the financial clout of rivals Manchester City.
The club has also been connected with Declan Rice, but his £100 million asking price could be a stumbling barrier. Mason Mount is another possible target for Klopp, although he will face stiff competition from Manchester United, who have apparently agreed on personal termsLiverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been connected with a number of players as he looks to restructure his team this summer, including Manu Kone of Borussia Monchengladbach.
Manu Kone is being pursued by Liverpool.
Manu Kone is being pursued by Liverpool.
Liverpool's decision to hire a new sporting director could pay immediate returns as the club pursues Manu Kone from Borussia Monchengladbach.
Jorg Schmadtke started his new job at Anfield this week, taking over for Julian Ward, who left after only a year. However, with the club facing a massive summer after a disappointing season, the German will have little time to get his feet under the table.Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is reportedly interested in a number of players as he looks to rebuild his squad..
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The 59-year-old will be tasked with assisting Jurgen Klopp in bolstering his squad, with Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, James Milner, and Roberto Firmino all set to depart. A deal for Brighton midfielder Mac Allister is nearing completion, but it will only be the beginning of the club's summer spending spree.In addition, various German and French media publications have linked the Reds to Kone. The player joined from Toulouse two years ago and has made 30 appearances this season as his team finished 10th in the Bundesliga.
And Liverpool's ties to the club they famously defeated in a European Cup final may have strengthened unwittingly. According to the German daily Kicker, Nils Schmadtke, Jorg's son, will take over as Monchengladbach's sporting director.