FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours and gossip from 11 April, including the latest updates on Yan Diomande and Michael Olise.<\/p>\n
Liverpool \u2018close\u2019 to agreeing Yan Diomande deal<\/h2>\n
Liverpool are \u201cclose\u201d to completing a sensational transfer swoop for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, who could replace Mohamed Salah at Anfield.<\/p>\n
Salah has announced that he will quit the Reds in the summer, leading to a flurry of speculation over who might replace him.<\/p>\n
Dream target Michael Olise might be out of reach, but Diomande, who is valued around the \u20ac100 million mark by Leipzig, is on the verge of making his way to Anfield for the 2026\/27 season, according to Indicaila<\/i><\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n READ MORE.<\/b><\/p>\n Real Madrid are determined to sign Michael Olise from Bayern Munich and have offered the Bundesliga giants a record fee for the France international star.<\/p>\n Los Blancos are eager to secure the 24-year-old\u2019s signature and are ready to make a bid worth \u20ac160-165 million, according to Bild journalist Christian Falk<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n However, although this would represent a huge profit for Bayern given they signed Olise for \u20ac53m from Crystal Palace in the summer of 2024, they have no appetite to sell.<\/p>\n READ MORE.<\/b><\/p>\n The door is open for Arsenal to complete the signing of RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba, but the Gunners will have to win a \u201cmassive scramble\u201d with several of their Premier League rivals to get the deal done.<\/p>\n Arsenal have been \u201cformally notified\u201d of the availability of Lukeba along with his other suitors, according to a report from TEAMtalk<\/i><\/b><\/a>with a fee just shy of \u20ac60m potentially enough to secure a deal.<\/p>\n It is claimed that Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are all interested in signing the 23-year-old. Tottenham also see the defender as a potential replacement for Mickey van de Ven, should he leave in the summer.<\/p>\n READ MORE.<\/b><\/p>\n Chelsea have reportedly emerged as the frontrunners to sign VfB Stuttgart star Angelo Stiller during the upcoming summer transfer window.<\/p>\n Crystal Palace\u2019s Adam Wharton and Nottingham Forest\u2019s Elliot Anderson have both been earmarked as possible midfield signings by the Blues hierarchy, while they have now moved into the lead in the race to sign Stiller, according to Spanish outlet Transfers<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n It\u2019s claimed that Chelsea have regularly sent scouts to watch the 25-year-old in action in the Bundesliga this term and they are ready to offer him an annual salary of \u20ac9 million to move to Stamford Bridge during the upcoming summer window.<\/p>\n READ MORE.<\/b><\/p>\n Liverpool and Manchester City are reportedly ready to rival Arsenal in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane this summer.<\/p>\n The 19-year-old has emerged as a key target for Mikel Arteta ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window, with the Gunners boss eager to bolster his attacking options amid rumours that Gabriel Jesus is likely to be sold. However, they are set to face significant competition in their bid to sign.<\/p>\n That is because Liverpool and Man City have joined the race to sign Kofane ahead of the upcoming summer window, as per TEAMtalk<\/b><\/a>. Both Premier League giants have reportedly made contact to signal their interest in the 19-year-old and they are ready to rival Arsenal for his signature.<\/p>\n READ MORE.<\/b><\/p>\n Arsenal are reportedly ready to back Mikel Arteta in the transfer market by signing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Marc Casado and Valentino Livramento this summer.<\/p>\n FootballTransfers understands that Arteta is keen to raid Newcastle United this summer, with Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali and Valentino Livramento all on Arsenal\u2019s transfer radar ahead of the upcoming transfer window.<\/p>\n Interest in Livramento has been confirmed by multiple outlets, including Spanish publication Transfers<\/b><\/a>who also claim that Arsenal have drawn up a plan to sign the aforementioned Casado and Kvaratskhelia this summer.<\/p>\n READ MORE.<\/b><\/p>\n Major League Soccer franchise FC Cincinnati are in preliminary talks with Santos star Neymar over a potential transfer, according to The Athletic<\/b><\/a><\/i>.<\/p>\n After leaving Al-Hilal in early 2025, he returned to boyhood club Santos and his full focus right now is on convincing Carlo Ancelotti to include him in Brazil’s World Cup squad.<\/p>\n What happens after the World Cup, though, is currently unclear and FC Cincinnati are currently in talks with the player’s camp to gauge his interest in potentially joining the club.<\/p>\n READ MORE.<\/b><\/p>\n Leeds United forward Joe Gelhardt reportedly wants to join Rangers on a permanent deal when his loan spell at Hull City ends this summer.<\/p>\n The 23-year-old has just one year remaining on his current contract at Elland Road and it\u2019s understood that he is keen to explore his options ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window following an excellent season at Hull.<\/p>\n Gelhardt has been linked with a move to Rangers for the past few weeks and Football Insider<\/b><\/a> report that he is \u201ckeen\u201d to complete an Ibrox switch this summer, with Danny Rohl\u2019s side currently the frontrunners to sign him.<\/p>\n READ MORE.<\/b><\/p>\n Tottenham are in pole position to sign Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson on a Bosman deal this summer. (David Ornstein<\/b><\/a>)<\/p>\n Man Utd are among the clubs interested in signing AZ Alkmaar wonderkid Kees Smit, who is valued at \u20ac50m. (CaughtOffside<\/b><\/a>)<\/p>\n West Ham could sign Chelsea defender Axel Disasi on a permanent deal for \u20ac35m if they avoid relegation back down to the Championship this season. (Football Insider<\/b><\/a>)<\/p>\n Real Madrid are keeping close tabs on Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly ahead of a potential summer pursuit. (Transfers<\/b><\/a>)<\/p>\n Roberto De Zerbi wants Tottenham to sign Atalanta centre-back Giorgio Scalvini this summer. (TEAMtalk<\/b><\/a>)<\/p>\n Transfer Rumours: Liverpool and Real Madrid open talks over stunning Camavinga swap deal<\/b><\/p>\n Fabrizio Romano transfer news: Sancho talks confirmed, Liverpool deal close, Olise move latest<\/b><\/p>\n Chelsea risk Joao Pedro fury as latest transfer target confirmed<\/b><\/p>\n Aston Villa name Rogers price after opening door to Man Utd summer transfer<\/b><\/p>\n Check out FootballTransfers’ new app for all of football’s big storylines, transfer rumours and exclusive news in one convenient place directly on your mobile device.<\/p>\n The FootballTransfers app is available on Google Play and in the Apple App Store. Download here:<\/p>\nReal Madrid prepare Michael Olise bid<\/h2>\n
Castello Lukeba to Arsenal update<\/h2>\n
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Chelsea lead Marc Casado race<\/h2>\n
Liverpool and Man City chase Christian Kofane<\/h2>\n
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Arsenal eye triple deal<\/h2>\n
Neymar in talks with MLS side<\/h2>\n
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Joe Gelhardt wants Rangers move<\/h2>\n
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