Transfer news LIVE: Liverpool lead Yan Diomande chase, £38m Man Utd agreement, Rashford twist

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Today16:32 BSTAtletico Madrid 'keen' on Man City starReprots in Spain claim Atletico Madrid are keeping a close eye on Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, having struggled for regular football since his move to the Etihad Stadium.The 27-year-old Dutch international started well at City, but struggled in the second part of the campaign and was an unused substitute in nine of the last 14 Premier League matches.It's claimed Atleti will look to test City's resolve this summer, with Diego Simeone an admirer of the midfielder.Today16:24 BSTBrighton 'expect' second Spurs bid for Jan Paul van HeckeBBC Sport claims Brighton are braced for a second approach from Tottenham Hotspur after rejecting a bid for Jan Paul van Hecke.The Dutch defender has a year left on his contract, but Brighton reportedly value the 25-year-old at £70million.Roberto De Zerbi is keen on a reunion with Van Hecke, having worked together at the Seagulls.Brighton chief executive Paul Barber has been placed in charge of outgoing transfers after the surprise exit of sporting director Jason Ayto.Tottenham look to have taken the lead over Liverpool and Chelsea in the transfer race for Jan Paul van Hecke(Image: (Photo by Lee Parker - CameraSport via Getty Images))Today16:08 BSTLiverpool 'make contact' with RB LeipzigThe Athletic claims Liverpool have made contact with RB Leipzig in a bid to sign Yan Diomande this summer and claims the Reds are in the strongest postition as things stand.The Bundesliga club have reiterated the Ivorian is not for sale this summer, but have set an asking price of £112.4m for interested parties to change that stance.It's unclear whether Liverpool will match those numbers given the £450m spent last summer.PSG and Manchester City are also being credited with an interest in the 19-year-old, but the latter has not made 'significant inroads.'RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande has impressed in Germany(Image: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Today16:04 BSTAndoni Iraola leaving Liverpool's training groundAndoni Iraola is poised to be announced as Liverpool's new head coach after touching down on Merseyside to finalise the remaining details on a deal to replace Arne Slot.The 43-year-old landed at Liverpool John Lennon Airport on a private jet from San Sebastian in his Basque homeland on Thursday morning and was soon whisked to the club's AXA training complex in a silver people carrier.Iraola departed the club's Kirkby base mid-afternoon to make his way to Anfield, with confirmation of him putting pen to paper on a two-year contract expected imminently.Andoni Iraola was spotted leaving Liverpool's AXA Training Centre ahead of becoming the club's new manager.(Image: PA Wire)Today15:44 BSTMan Utd star agrees new dealTom Heaton has agreed a new one-year deal to stay at Manchester United. The 20-year-old has made 54 appearances and scored five goals since joining the Dutch giants from FC Volendam.Today14:37 BSTNathaniel Brown 'verbal agreement'Sky Germany claim Bayern Munich and Nathaniel Brown have 'reached a full verbal agreement on a summer transfer.'Arsenal and Manchester United have also been linked with a move for the 22-year-old left-back.It's claimed the Eintracht Frankfurt star has held positive talks with Vincent Kompany and wants to sign for the Bundesliga giants.The report claims a long-term contract has been agreed up until 2031, with Bayern and Frankfurt now in talks over a transfer fee.Frankfurt are understood to want a fee in the region of €60m,(£51.9m) which could still act as a stumbling point.Nathaniel Brown has been linked with a move to Manchester United.(Image: Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)Today14:21 BSTLiam Delap's Chelsea 'stance'BBC Sport claims Liam Delap wants another season at Chelsea to prove he can cut it at Stamford Bridge.The former Manchester City youngster has scored just two goals in 41 appearances for the Blues, ending the season on a 26-game drought.Enzo Maresca, Liam Rosenior and Calum McFarlane have all highlighted his work behind the scenes, but his biggest issue has been Joao Pedro's brilliant form.The Blues beat Manchester United, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest and Everton to Delap's signature last summer after impressing at Ipswich Town with 12 goals for the newly promoted side.Liam Delap.(Image: PA)Today13:40 BSTJuve eye Vlahovic replacement with Alvarez impact Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has reported that Juventus have entered talks with Alexander Sorloth's representatives.

The Gunners have an option-to-buy the Ecuador international for a reported £45million this summer, after agreeing a deal with Bayer Leverkusen last summer.Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal(Image: Jose Hernandez/Anadolu via Getty Images)Today12:01 BSTBournemouth eye Senesi replacementAlongside talks for Van Hecke, Tottenham are also expected to sign Marcos Senesi after he let his Bournemouth contract run out.The Argentine is the third central defender to depart the Cherries in the last 12 months following moves to Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid for Illia Zabarnyi and Dean Huijsen, respectively.With that in mind, the Cherries will need another replacement and according to Gianluca Di Marzio are interested in Lille's Tiago Gabriel.Today11:32 BSTVan Hecke to Tottenham 'close'Jan Paul Van Hecke could join Tottenham before the World Cup starts next Thursday.According to Voetbal International, the offer from north London was 'so serious' that both clubs have sat down to negotiate further after that initial bid was turned down.Their report adds that Roberto De Zerbi views Van Hecke as a crucial part to help Spurs get back up the table.Jan Paul van Hecke looks set to join Tottenham from Brighton(Image: Getty Images)Today11:01 BSTCalafiori transfer 'contact'Real Madrid have asked for information on Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori, as per transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.However, any potential deal is complicated by his importance to the Gunners with Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol as one alternative.It has been a turbulent few months for Real Madrid with uncertainty surrounding their head coach role and president.Riccardo Calafiori was buoyed by Max Dowman's goal(Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)Today10:37 BSTBarcola boost for Liverpool from Diomande's PSG claimYan Diomande's Paris Saint-Germain comments could hand Liverpool a transfer boost for Bradley Barcola.Having been linked to both attackers, Liverpool will hope to sign at least one especially with PSG interested in Diomande and Barcola currently contracted to the European champions.Arsenal and Bayern Munich have been linked to the latter but Ismael Saibari looks set to be the Bundesliga champions' chosen attacking addition after Anthony Gordon joined Barcelona.Bradley Barcola has been linked with a move to Liverpool this summer.(Image: (Photo by Sebastian Widmann - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images))Today10:15 BSTUnited target NdiayeIliman Ndiaye has been added to Manchester United's transfer shortlist with plans being weighed up to sign a left-winger this summer, as per the Manchester Evening News.He has three years left on his contract at Hill Dickinson Stadium but a departure this summer is possible.It is worth noting the eagerness to sign a left-sided forward has lessened somewhat following the signing of Matheus Cunha and Michael Carrick's preference to play Patrick Dorgu further forward.Iliman Ndiaye is a target for Manchester United(Image: James Gill - Danehouse, Getty Images)Today10:00 BSTDiomande makes PSG admissionLiverpool transfer target Yan Diomande has made a clear Paris Saint-Germain admission with the winger expected to leave RB Leipzig in the summer.The two-time Champions League winners are the other club very interested in the Ivory Coast international with Diomande recently asked about their latest European triumph.In an interview transcribed by L’Equipe, he said, “I have loved PSG since I was a kid but I am not looking ahead to my future. I am staying focused on the World Cup, then we will see.”Yan Diomande is in high demand(Image: Ulrik Pedersen/Getty Images)Today09:30 BSTMore on Van Hecke with asking price in three-way transfer battleBrighton value Tottenham transfer target Jan Paul Van Hecke at £70million, despite the fact he has just one year left on his contract.That is according to The Telegraph, who have added that Liverpool and Chelsea are also interested in the Dutchman.Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler is set to speak with Van Hecke regarding his future.

The Gunners have been scouting him for some time and are reportedly determined to make a big splash in the summer transfer window.Arsenal have been linked with a move for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.Today08:30 BSTSix clubs 'monitoring' TrossardThere could also be a transfer battle for Arsenal's Leandro Trossard with four major European clubs emerging as interested parties.Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Inter, Besiktas, Atletico Madrid and Juventus are all following his situation, as per Fanatik.It has already been reported this month that the Gunners are open to selling Trossard along with Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri.Leandro Trossard helped Arsenal win the Premier League title(Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)Today08:08 BSTTottenham submit Van Hecke bidSome transfer news to bring you that has just broken in the last few minutes with Tottenham submitting a bid for Jan Paul van Hecke.According to The Athletic, their offer is below Brighton's valuation and has therefore been rejected but talks are set to continue in order to strike an agreement.(Image: Getty Images)Today07:31 BSTSpurs and Chelsea in four-way transfer battleAIK winger Zadok Yohanna is attracting a lot of interest from the Premier League.According to Sky Sports Germany, Tottenham, Chelsea, Brighton and Newcastle United are all interested in signing the teenage winger.It has been claimed elsewhere that the latter two clubs have already been in talks with the Swedish club but that no final agreement with any of the interested parties has been reached.Chelsea, Tottenham, Newcastle and Brighton are all interested in AIK winger Zadok Yohanna(Image: (Photo by Michael Campanella/Getty Images))Today07:01 BSTRashford 'rejects' Arsenal moveTalk of a surprise transfer to Arsenal for Marcus Rashford emerged over the last few days as his future remains in the balance following Anthony Gordon's move to Barcelona.Tottenham and Bayern Munich have also been linked alongside the Gunners but it seems as though Rashford has given a clear response to joining the latter.According to Spanish outlet SPORT, he has rejected interest from Arsenal and other clubs in order to continue waiting on Barca.Their report states that a return to the Camp Nou for Rashford is not completely off the table but it would require several first-team players to be sold. Barcelona are also currently focused on signing a centre-forward with Julian Alvarez the most likely addition.Marcus Rashford remains desperate to join Barcelona(Image: David Aliaga/Getty Images)Today06:45 BSTMan Utd's £38m agreementWhile Manchester United appear to have opted against getting involved in the Elliot Anderson transfer battle, funds on a new midfielder are prepared to be dished out.Ever since he missed Atalanta's final game of the season and it was confirmed afterwards that he was in talks to join another club, the expectation was that Ederson would be heading to United.And that scenario has since transpired with a £38million deal agreed between the two parties.