FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours from 23 April, including the latest updates on Yan Diomande, Oscar Mingueza and Aurelien Tchouameni.
Diomande open to Liverpool move
RB Leipzig wonderkid Yan Diomande is ready to agree terms with Liverpool, TEAMtalk claims.
The Ivorian is being chased by numerous elite clubs, including Arsenal and PSG. Liverpool, though, are pushing the hardest for his signature. Diomande previously claimed that the Reds are his favourite club, but later backpedalled and claimed that they are his father’s team.
Leipzig want at least €100 million for the 19-year-old, but they will be under no pressure to sell if they qualify for the Champions League. As a result, they are ready to offer Diomande a new contract with an improved salary in order to keep him for one more year.
Diomande, for his part, is open to a transfer. Personal terms between the young attacker and Liverpool would not pose an issue.
Arsenal interest in Mingueza confirmed
Estadio Deportivo has confirmed that Arsenal are among the clubs interested in Celta Vigo full-back Oscar Mingueza.
The former Barcelona prospect has been linked with a Premier League move for years and now looks poised to get his big move after running down his contract in Galicia. One of LaLiga’s best right-backs, Mingueza is a massive market opportunity.
Arsenal, Aston Villa and more clubs are interested in signing him on a Bosman. The Gunners are known to be in the market for a new right-back amid the uncertainty surrounding Ben White’s future.
Tchouameni to Man Utd picking up steam
Man Utd’s interest in Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has been corroborated by Ben Jacobs and Sky Sports.
The Red Devils need replacements for Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte, with the latter likely to be sold. Tchouameni is being eyed as one of several options. It has been claimed that Real Madrid could sell to raise funds for incoming signings.
However, it has now been added that a potential new contract for Tchouameni can’t be discounted. The 26-year-old is not desperate to leave, though he wants to understand his role in Real Madrid’s midfield revamp. Should he leave, he is likely to cost in excess of €75m.
Man Utd also interested in Rios
In addition to Tchouameni, Man Utd are also being linked with a move for Benfica star Daniel Rios by CaughtOffside.
The Colombia international is “highly unlikely” to remain in Lisbon this summer, and Man Utd are known to be long-standing admirers, dating back to Rios’ time at Palmeiras.
Fulham and Napoli are also in the mix to sign the combative midfielder. Benfica are said to value him at around €45m, making him a fairly affordable option compared to Man Utd’s top targets.
Juventus dream of Alisson
Juventus view Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson as a “dream target,” Fabrizio Romano reports.
The Brazilian shot-stopper has been linked with a move to Turin for several weeks, and Romano substantiates that the idea of returning to Serie A appeals to the former AS Roma star.
However, the 33-year-old wants to be respectful of Liverpool, where he is still under contract until next year. Discussions between Alisson, the club and current No.2 Giorgio Marmadashvili are scheduled for the “next weeks” to draw up a plan for the summer and beyond.
More transfer rumours
Man City will announce John Stones’ departure from the club next week. (David Ornstein)
Former Chelsea flop Malang Sarr is attracting widespread interest from the Premier League and Saudi Arabia after an impressive season at RC Lens, where he is out of contract this summer. (Ben Jacobs)
Juventus and Liverpool are interested in PSG striker Randal Kolo Muani, who is currently on loan at Tottenham. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Bayer Leverkusen attacker Malik Tillman wants a Premier League move, with Bournemouth, Brentford, Fulham and West Ham keen to sign him. (TEAMtalk)
PSG have “established contact” with West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes to sound out a summer transfer. (Foot Mercato)
Leeds have held “positive talks” with Wolves defender Ladislav Krejci. (TEAMtalk)
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