Manchester United face competition from Bayern and PSG for Yan Diomande, while Oscar Bobb is being linked with a move to Dortmund in Wednesday’s transfer roundup.
Wednesday Transfer Rumours Roundup
Manchester United Face Competition for Yan Diomande
Sky Sports report that Manchester United could accelerate their interest in RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande in the January transfer window after seemingly missing out on Antoine Semenyo.
The Red Devils were among the clubs heavily linked with a move for Bournemouth’s talisman this winter, but it’s City that are favoured in the Antoine Semenyo next club odds market.
According to numerous reports, Semenyo’s move to the Etihad is almost a done deal.
As a result, United may turn their attention to in-demand Diomande. Ruben Amorim’s side are set to face stiff competition for his signature though, with Bayern and PSG closely monitoring.
The 19-year-old, who is currently in Morocco representing the Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations alongside United’s Amad Diallo, is said to be valued in the region of £52m-£61m.
Diomande has also been linked with moves to Barcelona, Real Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City and Arsenal in recent weeks.
Additionally, he has been touted as a potential Mo Salah replacement for Liverpool.
Juventus and Milan Tracking City’s Bernardo Silva
Serie A giants Juventus and AC Milan are tracking Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva.
This is according to Calciomercato, who claim that the Italian top-flight pair could move to sign the Portugal international, whose contract reaches its expiry at the end of the season.
Silva is expected to leave the club as a free agent next summer, however the prospective arrival of Semenyo could see him depart the Etihad before the January transfer window closes.
The Saudi Pro League is listed as another option for the 31-year-old, while long-term admirers Barcelona shouldn’t be ruled out of the race for the six-time Premier League winner.
Oscar Bobb Nearing Borussia Dortmund Loan Move
Reports in Germany suggest Oscar Bobb is close to joining Borussia Dortmund on loan.
The Manchester City star remains highly rated by Pep Guardiola and Etihad chiefs, but his lack of consistent minutes and the signing of Semenyo have pushed him close to the exit door.
Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Newcastle were linked with the Norwegian, however Sport1 claim that the winger will join the Black and Yellows once the Semenyo deal is completed.
He is set to sign on loan with an option to buy worth around €30m (£26.2m).
Real Madrid Step Up Pursuit of Palace Star Marc Guehi
Diario AS report that Marc Guehi has become one of Real Madrid’s ‘top targets’.
The Crystal Palace captain is out of contract in the summer, and with Los Blancos already expressing their interest in the defender, they are set to begin negotiations on Thursday.
Guehi is free to discuss pre-contract agreements with foreign clubs from Thursday onwards.
Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate and Bayern’s Dayot Upamecano are also on their shortlist.
England star Guehi came close to joining Liverpool last summer, but for the move to fall through on deadline day. The Reds remain heavily interested in the 25-year-old centre-back.
As reported in Tuesday’s transfer roundup, Arne Slot’s side prefer a summer move for Guehi.
Chelsea, Bayern, Inter, Barcelona and Manchester City have also been credited with interest.
Manchester City Confident in Elliot Anderson Chase
According to TEAMtalk, Manchester City are confident of beating Manchester United to the signing of Nottingham Forest and England midfielder Elliot Anderson next summer.
City are interested in adding to their midfield options, with Anderson high on their shortlist.
Forest do not want to lose the 23-year-old, however with the Premier League’s elite circling for his signature, his eventual departure seems to be an inevitability at this point.
The Reds are expected to demand £80m-£100m before sanctioning Anderson’s exit.
Alongside Anderson, United are interested in Premier League quartet James Garner, Adam Wharton, Carlos Baleba and Alex Scott, as revealed in Saturday’s transfer roundup.
