Kingley Coman to Liverpool: Agent drops transfer hint
Kingsley Coman has been heavily linked with a move away from Bayern Munich this summer amid interest from the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal.
The 28-year-old will still have two years remaining on his contract in Germany come June, but he has fallen out of favour under Vincent Kompany.
Of his 39 appearances this season, just 18 have come from the start as he has fallen behind Michael Olise, Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry in the pecking order.
Now, former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson has told Football Insider that the forward’s English agent could lead a push for a move to the Premier League.
There is a belief that Coman would be a good fit for Arne Slot’s system, with his ability to play across the front line seen as an important asset.
However, this comes after Football Insider revealed Arsenal are in pole position to sign Coman this summer, ahead of North London rivals Tottenham.
Liverpool race Arsenal and Saudi clubs for Kingsley Coman deal
Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider on 23 April that Arsenal have held talks with Coman’s representatives about a potential summer deal.
Saudi Pro League sides are also believed to be keeping an eye on his situation and could pose further competition to Premier League clubs.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, Robinson explained that a move to England is very much on the cards this summer, while his experience both at club and international level is another key asset.
“He’s 28 and very experienced at international level,” he told Football Insider.
“Look at his CV: PSG, Juventus, Bayern Munich.
“The problem that he’s got is his contract runs until 2027 and Bayern are not going to do a deal cheaply.
“There will be a couple of players who leave Bayern this summer.
“The interesting thing with Coman is he’s got an English agent, so whether that’s a hint that he could come into the Premier League.
“He’s been linked with a move to England in the past.
“He’s the type of player who would fit into that system, the way Liverpool play with the flexibility that they have in the wide areas and in the number ten where he can play too.”
Eberechi Eze to make Man United decision amid rival interest
Liverpool’s interest in Coman comes as Slot is aiming to strengthen his attacking options this summer, with a number of players on their list of targets.
Brown told Football Insider on 17 April that Liverpool want to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace and are keeping a close eye on his situation/
The Reds believe he would be an upgrade on their current options, but will likely consider alternative targets before making a move.
Meanwhile, Brown told Football Insider that Eze will reject Man United to join Liverpool as he does not see a move to Old Trafford as the best move for his career.
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