Jurgen Klopp has been urged to hijack a possible Manchester United move for Christopher Nkunku if he loses Sadio Mane during the summer transfer window. Mane only has 12 months left to run his contract at Anfield, as speculation about his future continues to rise.
A key player for Klopp and Liverpool in recent seasons, it is understood that Mane wants a new challenge after the Reds defeated in the Champions League last Saturday night, against Real Madrid, with the German team Bayern Munich, the big favorite of his £ 30 million. signature.
Liverpool signed Luis Diaz from FC Porto during the January window. However, they are believed to be tracking more in the attacking quarters before allowing Mane to leave. Nkunku has been targeted as a target for Erik ten Hag and United as part of their rebuilding.
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Benfica striker Darwin Núñez remains linked in the same vein, while Nkunku, who began his career at PSG at great expense, emerged as one of the most attractive properties in Europe last season with 35 goals and 20 assists – in all competitions – of 51 parties. It would cost potential suitors more than £ 50 million.
Speaking to Sky Sports, former United and Australia goalkeeper Mark Bosnich said: “I was going to say that this is the $ 64 million (£ 51 million) question, but it could actually cost a little more. Champions League, I think there is the Leipzig boy, Nkunku. “
Bosnich added: “It was someone who really stood out to me. I know Leipzig fell in the Europa League and were eliminated in the semi-finals by the Rangers, but it was exceptional and that’s what I was thinking when I thought about it. Mane leaves, what to do and that’s what came to my mind ”.
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