Analysing the Transfer Gossip – 23rd June Part One: Rooney, Suarez, Mignolet and more

Wigan striker Arouna Kone says he wants to leave the relegated Latics with Liverpool, Everton and Crystal Palace trying to sign the 29-year-old Ivory Coast forward.

Full story: The Sun

What’s the story? He’s not going to Palace. Liverpool and Everton make decent sense although he’d probably only be a squad player at Liverpool.Does it make sense? Yes. He showed threat and goal potential at Wigan last season. Everton desperately need to add that to their attack after the severe regression of Jelavic last season. Only really a squad option at Liverpool who ought to have their eyes on higher quality.Is the price right? £6-9m depending on how many bidders. Only Everton fit that range.Will it happen? 8/10: Everton – Martinez knows him but may want to avoid relying on old hands 5/10: Liverpool – only really a bench option 0/10 – Palace: Not a chance