Transfer news: Yan Diomande bombshell, Liverpool done deal, Arsenal bid rejected

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And a brace in just 16 minutes is quite the message to the clubs interested in signing him.Johan Manzambi of SC Freiburg(Image: 2025 Getty Images)Today21:41 BSTLiverpool and Barca want £100m defender Following the signing of Jan Paul van Hecke, Tottenham could face a fight to keep their other Netherlands international Micky van de Ven.According to Dutch outlet Telegraaf, both clubs are interested and want to take advantage of the impasse in talks with Spurs over his future.The Lilywhites reportedly value him at £100million with it seeming more likely that Cristian Romero is sold instead to also accomodate Marcos Senesi.Micky van de Ven of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates the win over Everton(Image: Ryan Browne/Tottenham Hotspur FC/Shutterstock)Today21:18 BSTThe Diomande alternativesUnsurprisingly, Liverpool are considering several alternatives to Yan Diomande after seeing their first offer turned down.According to reports, Koln's Said El Mala, Brighton star Yankuba Minteh and Lille's Matias Fernandez-Pardo are other options under consideration.The former has already turned down a transfer to Brentford this summer.Yankuba Minteh(Image: Michael Driver/NurPhoto)Today20:52 BSTArsenal 'to make offer' for wonderkidIn addition to their pursuit of Leicester City star Jeremy Monga, Arsenal are seemingly targeting another wonderkid...According to BBC Sport, the Gunners are set to make an offer to sign Georgia Under-21 international Andria Bartishvili.He is contracted to FC Kolkheti until the end of 2026 with it claimed Arsenal are going to submit a pre-contract offer.Mikel Arteta's side could face competition from other teams with Juventus one of many Serie A side interested in signing him.Today20:28 BSTMore on Diomande as Leipzig plan emergesThough RB Leipzig seemingly have an asking price in mind, it has been claimed by Sky Sports Germany that they would prefer him to stay for at least one more season.The 19-year-old contributed to 20 goals in the most recent Bundesliga campaign which has prompted them to try and agree an improved contract for Diomande which would come with a salary increase.Some strong World Cup performances could see his own and also Leipzig's financial demands increase.Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig looks to be next on Liverpool's transfer wishlist(Image: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)Today20:02 BSTYan Diomande bid rejectedRB Leizpig have reportedly turned down an offer from Liverpool for Yan Diomande.Fabrizio Romano has reported that the Bundesliga outfit have turned down a bid believed to be worth €100million (£87m), which includes an initial fee of €90m (£78m).Leipzig are reported to be looking for a fee closer to €120million (£104m).Today19:39 BSTTottenham announce Van Hecke signingTottenham Hotspur have confirmed they have completed the signing of Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton.The defender has joined Spurs on a permanent deal, with reports of a fee believed to be worth around £52m.Jan Paul van Hecke is said to be keen to join Spurs(Image: ANP via Getty Images)Today19:30 BSTLiverpool stance on Yan Diomande transferLiverpool are reportedly prepared to pay around €100million (£87m) to sign RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande this summer.According to The Athletic, the Reds have informed the Bundesliga outfit of their willingness to pay the aforementioned fee to sign the Ivory Coast international this summer.Paris Saint-Germain are also reportedly still interested in signing Diomande, but it's been claimed that Liverpool are still the favourites.Yan Diomande during an RB Leipzig game(Image: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)Today19:20 BSTLeicester reject Jeremy Monga Arsenal bidLeicester City have reportedly rejected a bid from Arsenal for Jeremy Monga.According to The Telegraph, the Foxes have turned down an offer from the Gunners, but there is still an expectation that the 16-year-old will still move to the Emirates.Reports emerged earlier on Thursday that Arsenal had made an offer to sign Monga, and now it seems that the recently-relegated Leicester have rejected the bid.Jeremy Monga could be Premier League bound this summer(Image: Stephen White - CameraSport via Getty Images)Today19:13 BSTLiverpool confirm Victor Munoz signingLiverpool have confirmed the signing of Victor Munoz on a permanent deal from Osasuna.The Spain international has put pen to paper on a six-year contract to join the Reds, beating Newcastle United to his signature.Liverpool agreed to pay £34.5m to sign the former Real Madrid star.Liverpool are closing in on a deal to sign Victor Munoz.(Image: (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images))Today17:50 BSTRodrygo transfer latestReal Madrid are willing to let Rodrygo leave this summer - with the Brazilian firmly on Arsenal's radar 12 months ago, reports Samuel Meade.The winger has seen his importance decrease at the Bernabeu and he struggled to make himself a regular under Xabi Alonso. It has been reported that the deal could move quickly with the Premier League champions remaining optimistic that he will sign.The winger is viewed as a huge prospect, according to the report.Jeremy Monga could be Premier League bound this summer(Image: Stephen White - CameraSport via Getty Images)Today13:47 BSTCONFIRMED: Carter Pinnington joins West BromThere's a done deal in the Championship.West Bromwich Albion has completed the signing of Carter Pinnington.The defender joins the Baggies after leaving Liverpool and will initially join their under-21s set-up.West Brom have tied him down to a three-year deal.Content cannot be displayed without consentToday13:17 BSTLiverpool eyeing further businessBen Jacobs has claimed that Liverpool will sign another winger/attacker as well as impending arrival Victor Munoz.The reporter has claimed that there was optimism about signing Yan Diomande but with PSG interested and RB Leipzig's valuation, there are other options.Among them are:Said el Mala - Koln.Yankuba Minteh - Brighton.Matias Fernandez-Pardo - Lille.Bradley Barcola - PSG.Yankuba Minteh(Image: Michael Driver/NurPhoto)Today12:09 BSTEnzo Fernandez to Real Madrid takes fresh twist as decision madeBookmakers Betfair have suspended the market on Enzo Fernandez's next club.The Argentinian has been the topic of speculation over a move to Real Madrid.

"Here, they tell me he's about to sign with Liverpool!"I don't know, but for now, he will focus on the World Cup, and then afterwards, he can think about the rest of his career. He's very talented, but beyond the talent, he's very young and he'll improve."Liverpool have reportedly opened talks to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande.(Image: (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images))Today10:22 BSTKonate deal confirmed Real Madrid have announced the signing of Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer.

If he comes in, then he’ll play ahead of Rio Ngumoha and set him back, so looking at the balance of the team, then I don’t think it’s a signing we necessarily need.“Our problems have been conceding goals so yes, he’d be a great addition but we should be looking elsewhere as well.”18+ | UK only | begambleaware.orgBradley Barcola is reportedly a target for Arsenal(Image: Carmen Mandato - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)Today09:40 BSTVictor Munoz representatives delayed Newcastle medical as Liverpool swooped inSky Sports' Keith Downie has detailed the devastating nature of Newcastle's failed pursuit of Victor Munoz.The reporter has claimed that the Magpies had both agreed with Osasuna and terms with the player, with agent fees also in place.However, despite the club having things in place to conduct a medical to sign Munoz, they were instructed to wait and Liverpool swooped in. There is also the prospect of further exits at Los Blancos that could open the door for a move for the Argentine, including Nico Paz and Dani Ceballos.So, as you were, just another manic Thursday.(Image: Daniel Weir/Sports Press Photo/Shutterstock)Today09:02 BSTNewcastle have bid rejected for 20-year-old midfielderTuttomercato Web has reported that Atalanta have rejected a bid from Newcastle for Sergej Levak.It has been claimed that despite the 20-year-old not making a first-team appearance for the Serie A side, the Magpies are still interested.The midfielder played 35 times for the Bergamo outfits' under-23s in Serie C, scoring seven times.The Italian outlet has reported that an 'important offer' was made by the North East club around €10million, but the details of the offer including the prospect of bonuses is unclear.However, it was rejected as the club have no intention of selling.(Image: Getty Images)Today08:27 BSTLiverpool reportedly set to sign Victor Munoz as Real Madrid theory 'debunked'Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Victor Munoz's move to Liverpool in all done and the 22-year-old will sign a six-year deal at Anfield.He has also disputed claims made in the Spanish media that Real Madrid have a buyback clause in the deal to the Reds, having initially had one installed in his move to Osasuna.Romano claimed that Los Blancos have a "right of first refusal in case of future proposals" but then it is in the players' hands thereafter regardless.---Author's note: To be fair, Real Madrid will probably enter the market for him in six years and try to sign him on a free transfer anyway!Victor Munoz is set to join Liverpool.(Image: Getty Images)