Liverpool have stepped up their pursuit of Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande by making direct contact with German club RB Leipzig over a potential transfer.
RB Leipzig are determined not to sell the 19-year-old, who has attracted significant interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs this window.
Paris St-Germain are also firmly in the running for Diomande, and the teenager has reportedly suggested he would prefer a move to the French club over Liverpool.
The battle for Diomande’s signature adds to what is shaping up to be a fiercely competitive summer transfer window across the Premier League and beyond.
Arsenal are facing a fresh challenge in their transfer plans, with Paris St-Germain also interested in French forward Eli Junior Kroupi, 19, from Bournemouth.
The Gunners are additionally competing with PSG for Argentina striker Julian Alvarez, 26, who is currently playing for Atletico Madrid.
Brentford have made a significant move of their own, submitting an offer worth 50 million euros for Cologne’s German winger Said El Mala, 19.
However, the pursuit appears to have hit an immediate obstacle, with El Mala telling Brentford that he does not want to join the Premier League club.
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella, 27, is exploring a departure from Stamford Bridge, with Atletico Madrid set to make an opening offer for the Spain international.
Meanwhile, Juventus want at least 30 million euros for 26-year-old Italian full-back Andrea Cambiaso, who has attracted interest from both Chelsea and Barcelona.
Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic will leave Juventus when his contract expires at the end of June after the 26-year-old decided against signing a new deal in Turin.
The Italian club are looking to refresh their attacking options, having rekindled interest in Crystal Palace and France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, 28, according to reports.
Juventus are also keen on Atletico Madrid and Norway forward Alexander Sorloth, 30, as they look to rebuild their frontline heading into next season.
AIK Stockholm have confirmed they are in talks to sell 18-year-old Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna, who has been linked with Brighton, Chelsea, and Newcastle United.
