Kop call for Wigan's Kone
Posted Saturday, June 08, 2013 by The Sun
LIVERPOOL are planning to grab Arouna Kone from under the nose of new Everton boss Roberto Martinez.
The Wigan striker, 29, made a big impression with 13 goals in his first season in English football and was expected to follow Martinez to Goodison.
But with Luis Suarez almost certain to leave Anfield — and doubts about whether injured Daniel Sturridge will be fit for the start of the new season — Liverpool are determined to increase their firepower.
As well as considering whether to trigger Kone’s £6.5million release clause, they are also eager to complete the signing of Celta Vigo striker Iago Aspas for around £8m.
Managing director Ian Ayre said: “We can still attract top players to Liverpool.
“It’s about finding the right talent at the right price.
“I’ve never been in negotiations with anyone who has said they don’t want to sign for Liverpool because we’re not big enough or not successful enough.”
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