Real Madrid cool Rodri interest as Premier League clubs track Thuram and Liverpool eye Diomande
Real Madrid appear to have cooled their interest in Manchester City midfielder Rodri, while several Premier League sides are monitoring Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram and Liverpool have shifted their focus to RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande.
Real Madrid have stepped back from a potential move for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, with the 29-year-old Spain international’s price tag—expected to be at least €60m (£52m)—one of the factors influencing their decision.
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is considering committing his future to the club by signing a new contract, despite attracting interest from both Crystal Palace and Tottenham.
Former Tottenham and England midfielder Dele Alli, 29, has returned to training with Spurs as he attempts to revive his professional career following his departure from Italian side Como in September.
Crystal Palace have reportedly added former Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank to their shortlist of candidates to replace Oliver Glasner, who is expected to leave the club.
Real Madrid are also assessing managerial options for next season, with AC Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri emerging as a potential successor to current manager Alvaro Arbeloa.
Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are all considering a move for Juventus and France midfielder Khephren Thuram, 24, as interest in the highly rated midfielder grows.
France forward Antoine Griezmann, 34, must decide whether to remain at Atletico Madrid or accept an offer to join Major League Soccer side Orlando City.
Bayern Munich are seriously weighing up a move for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, 27, as the German champions begin planning for the long-term future beyond England forward Harry Kane, who is now 32.
RB Leipzig are believed to be demanding around €80m (£70m) for 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, who has attracted interest from several clubs including Liverpool and Manchester United.
Liverpool have reportedly turned their attention to Diomande after concluding that a deal for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise is unlikely, with the German club eager to extend the 24-year-old Frenchman’s contract beyond 2029.
Hearts could receive as much as £2m from the anticipated transfer of 16-year-old midfielder Keir McMeekin to Manchester City, with the Scotland Under-17 international expected to sign a pre-contract agreement ahead of a summer move to the Premier League champions.
