Liverpool lock eyes on former Arsenal target who supports The Reds

Liverpool have reportedly entered the running to sign France international Geoffrey Kondogbia, according to Goal Italy.

The Premier League side, who defeated Crystal Palace 4-2 at Selhurst Park this afternoon to stay joint-top of the table alongside Manchester City and Arsenal, are understood to be keeping an eye on the out-of-favour Inter Milan midfielder ahead of the January transfer window.

The 23-year-old, who has five international caps for his country, but was not in France’s Euro 2016 squad earlier this summer, has been restricted to just five league games for the Serie A outfit so far this season.

Kondogbia, who began his professional career at Lens, only arrived at the San Siro on a five-year deal from Ligue 1 side AS Monaco for a reported €31m back in June 2015.

The report suggests that Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is an admirer of the Frenchman, who was also believed to be a target for Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal last year, before his eventual switch to Inter.

However, one factor that may help Liverpool’s pursuit of the midfielder is the fact that Kondogbia is a Reds supporter.