Monday, June 10, 2013

Liverpool Could Steal Kone From Martinez

Wigan striker Arouna Kone could make a surprise move to Liverpool.

It had widely been expected that the Ivorian, who scored eleven goals in his debut season for the Latics, would follow manager Roberto Martinez to Everton, especially after Dave Whelan said that he would not stop Martinez moving for any player at Wigan.

However, Brendan Rodgers is ready to step in an steal the 29-year-old from under Martinez’s nose, according to the Mirror.

Sam Allardyce has also enquired about the forward as West Ham look to join the race to sign the striker.

Meanwhile, the player’s potential move to Merseyside would bring more tension at Swansea.

Michael Laudrup reportedly advised the Swans to meet the £6.5m release clause in Kone’s contract as soon as Wigan were relegated but Swansea have been slow to act.

The news could tip Laudrup out of the exit door. He has been frustrated at the board’s reluctance to follow up on any of his transfer targets this summer, and both Fenerbahce and PSG are tracking any developments.

The Dane was unconvincing in pledging his future to the club this week.

"I have always said that my intention was, and is, to stay at the club," he told the South Wales Evening Post.

"I think all the speculation regarding my future is due to the fact that there hasn't been any good news since we played our last game three weeks ago. We all need some good news.”

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