Arsenal They are reportedly considering signing Borussia Mönchengladbach star Manu Kone this summer, according to the French football expert. jonathan johnson.
Having enjoyed a stellar campaign this season, the Gunners plan to strengthen the squad in the coming window to perform at their best once again next campaign.
Mikel Arteta He is apparently prioritizing strengthening the front line by signing a new prolific goalscorer, but buying a new midfielder as a possible replacement for Thomas Partey is also on his wish list.
Having moved to Emirates Stadium from Atlético Madrid in 2020, Partey has established himself as a key player in Arteta's starting XI in recent years. However, he has had health problems of late, so it has been suggested that Arsenal are willing to let him leave the club.
Douglas Luiz, Amadou Onana and Martin Zubimendi have all been suggested as key targets for the north London club, with Kone now emerging as a serious new target.
Koné to Arsenal
writing in the Daily information(through Caught offside), Johnson has reported that Arsenal are planning to strengthen their engine room and have been “keeping an eye” on Kone ahead of a potential attack this summer.
The journalist also claims that Kone was linked with a departure from Borussia Mönchengladbach last summer with Liverpool However, being mentioned as a possible destination, no deal ultimately materialized and he remained on the German side. But the midfielder is likely to leave this summer so that the Gunners can secure his service should they formalize their interest in him.
The 22-year-old, valued at around £21 million per Transfer marketHe is set to enter the final two years of his current contract, so Gladbach could be willing to cash in on him to make the most of his departure.
The Frenchman is a versatile midfielder, as he can play in both the midfield and midfield positions. He is technically sound, can make passes between the lines, has a good eye for long distance passes and is also efficient in defensive contributions.
Kone could therefore be a shrewd and affordable option for Arsenal to bolster their engine room if they buy him. However, the 22-year-old has struggled with several niggling injury issues this season and therefore the Emirates club should be wary of that before making any potential move for him.
