Battle ahead for Odilon Kossounou

August 15, 2024Ligue 1

As we approach the final two weeks of the summer transfer window, Liverpool will need to brace themselves for a transfer battle with two of their Premier League rivals.

The Reds have been one of the quieter clubs in the marketplace since Arne Slot took over, but that may be because the new man in charge wanted to get a look at what he had available firstly before sanctioning any transfers in and out of the club.

Whatever the truth of the matter, it’s believed that Liverpool have long admired Bayer Leverkusen’s brilliant centre-back, Odilon Kossounou.

Liverpool ready for Odilon Kossounou transfer battle

CaughtOffside sources have indicated that the 23-year-old Ivorian, who can also play at right-back, is still high on Liverpool’s transfer list, but is also attracting serious interest from both Crystal Palace and Newcastle United.

The Eagles and the Magpies may be looking to do a separate deal between them with Marc Guehi swapping Selhurst Park for St. James’ Park, and that being the case, Newcastle could then be ruled out of the race for Kossounou.

Odilon Kossounou to Liverpool this summer?

Where the parties are likely to benefit in terms of getting a deal for Kossounou over the line is because of his refusal to sign a new contract with Leverkusen, as this could expedite the transfer process.

CaughtOffside sources also understand that all three Premier League clubs are currently in talks with the player, and given Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso’s prior association with the Reds, it wouldn’t be too much of a stretch to believe that Liverpool could be treated favourably in any negotiations.