Liverpool set to hijack Everton's Kone bid
Liverpool are set to fight it out with Everton for the signing of Wigan forward Arouna Kone.
Kone was one of the stand-out players for the Latics last term, helping them to an incredible FA Cup success.
And former Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is keen to take the 29-year-old with him to Everton, but it now appears the Toffees will have to battle Merseyside rivals Liverpool for his signature, with Brendan Rodgers also interested.
The Ivorian has a £6.5m release clause in his Wigan contract, a sum which both clubs could deem reasonable for a reliable goalscorer.
Star striker Luis Suarez looks on the verge of an Anfield exit, having admitted he is no longer happy at the club, leaving Rodgers the task of filling the void set to be left by the Uruguayan.
Celta Vigo frontman Iago Aspas is thought to be on the brink of completing his £7.7m move to the Reds, but Kones top-flight experience in England alongside his 13 goals in just his first Premier League season has captured Rodgers interest.
