Liverpool have held talks to sign midfielders Khephren Thuram of Nice and Kouadio Kone of Borussia Monchengladbach according to football journalist Jacque Talbot.
Cristian Falk, head of football at Bild and Sportsbild, has also confirmed of Liverpool’s interest via Twitter user @anythingLFC_
🚨 Transfer Rumours: Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Kouadio Kone is on Liverpool's watchlist. [@cfbayern] pic.twitter.com/LsmWoJejKc
— Anything Liverpool (@AnythingLFC_) January 9, 2023
Last week Fabrizio Romano also confirmed this news.
Many top clubs are following French big talent Manu Kone. Been told summer is move most likely plan for player, agents and ‘Gladbach. ⭐️🇫🇷 #transfers
FC Bayern, Newcastle, PSG and also Liverpool (Bellingham remains their n1 priority) are well informed on Kone’s situation. pic.twitter.com/zjFqcHytI5
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 3, 2023
This link seems to be genuine with a number of reliable journalists reporting this news.
The 21-year-old is highly rated. He has made 14 Bundesliga appearances this season, scoring once and assisting in another goal.