Liverpool are set to face stiff competition from several elite European sides for RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande.
Tuesday’s Transfer Rumours Roundup
Premier League Elite Circling Yan Diomande
Liverpool are set to face stiff competition for in-demand winger Yan Diomande.
As reported on Monday, Diomande scored a hat-trick in front of Reds scouts as RB Leipzig beat Eintracht Frankfurt 6-0, however they aren’t the only scouts to have been monitoring the forward.
CaughtOffside claim that scouts from Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham have all been in attendance at Leipzig matches in recent weeks to watch the 19-year-old.
Not only is he drawing from the Premier League, but the likes of Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and PSG are also keeping tabs on the youngster’s progress.
Leipzig are under no pressure to sell though, with Diomande’s contract running until 2030.
The Ivorian, who has seven goals and four assists in 15 appearances this term, has been touted as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah amid uncertainty over the Egyptian’s future.
Salah is being linked with a move away from Anfield following his explosive comments at the weekend, with Al Ittihad leading the race according to the Mo Salah next club odds market.
Liverpool Step Up Interest In Galatasaray’s Wilfried Singo
Not only is Arne Slot keen to sign an attacker, but he also wants to bolster his defensive options.
According to reports from France and Turkey, Reds scouts are monitoring the progress of Galatasaray and Ivory Coast centre-back Wilfried Singo ahead of the January transfer window.
Arsenal and Manchester United have previously been credited with interest in the 24-year-old, but recent reports suggest Liverpool are preparing to make an offer for the talent.
Under contract until 2030, it is reported that Singo has a release clause of €60m (£52m).
It is expected that the Reds will make an offer worth an initial €43m (£37.5m).
Their interest comes amid the impending exit of Ibrahima Konate, who is expected to depart at the end of his contract next summer. Real Madrid had been heavily linked with a move for the Frenchman, however Real withdrew their interest in Konate after his poor start to the season.
West Ham and Crystal Palace Eye Samson Baidoo
Austria international Samson Baidoo is drawing interest from West Ham and Crystal Palace.
The 21-year-old has starred for Lens since joining from RB Salzburg in the summer, featuring in 14 of their 15 Ligue 1 matches as they sit one point clear of PSG at the summit of the table.
He joined the French club for a £7m fee, and Lens look set to make a major profit if they sell up.
Both the Hammers and Palace will continue monitoring the defender over the coming months.
Arsenal and Manchester United Target Ayyoub Bouaddi
Lille youngster Ayyoub Bouaddi is reportedly a target for Arsenal and Manchester United.
The France U21 international is considered to be one of the most promising talents in Ligue 1 and recently penned a new contract, keeping him at Stade Pierre Mauroy until 2029.
Despite extending his contract, he remains of interest to several elite European sides.
Alongside the Gunners and the Red Devils, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, PSG, Bayern Munich and Juventus are also interested, with Lille valuing the talent at around €60m (£52m).
AC Milan Plotting Shock Swoop for Robert Lewandowski
Serie A giants AC Milan are considering a shock swoop for Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski.
Italian outlet Calciomercato report that the San Siro club are exploring the possibility of a sensational swap deal involving Chelsea flop Christopher Nkunku in January.
Lewandowski’s contract is due to expire at the end of the campaign, and with an extension now looking unlikely, the Poland international and Barcelona may be open to a switch this winter.
It is reported that Milan were due to meet with Pini Zahavi, who represents both Lewandowski and Nkunku, as well as Barca coach Hansi Flick, to explore the possibility of the transfer.
Sources close to Lewandowski have denied that any such meeting has been arranged.
