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Klopp calls Diomande one of the world's best as Liverpool chase £87m Leipzig winger

Jurgen Klopp has described RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande as "one of the best wingers in the world right now" as Liverpool step up their pursuit of the 19-year-old Ivorian, with a reported bid already rejected and PSG also circling.

Football Jun 22

Leeds bid £20m for Shea Charles as United face midfield transfer battle on multiple fronts

Manchester United are targeting Southampton's Shea Charles to bolster their midfield ahead of a Champions League return, but Leeds have tabled a £20m bid for the 22-year-old, complicating United's plans as they also chase Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.

Football Jun 22

Iraola's Liverpool arrival hands forgotten Tsimikas a route back into contention

Kostas Tsimikas, who spent last season on loan at Roma, could earn a fresh start at Liverpool under new head coach Andoni Iraola, with a left-back spot opening up following Andy Robertson's summer departure.

Football Jun 22

Tottenham's move for Mateus Fernandes threatens to derail United's cut-price transfer plan

Manchester United have been pursuing West Ham's Mateus Fernandes at a discount, banking on the club's financial pressure to force a deal below the £80m asking price. Tottenham's reported interest now risks triggering a bidding war that hands West Ham the leverage United were hoping to avoid.

Football Jun 22

Liverpool's £100m Diomande pursuit hits wall as Leipzig reject opening bid

Liverpool have seen an £87m opening bid for RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande rejected, with the German club holding out for closer to £100m — or potentially £112m — for the 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger.

Football Jun 22

Muller urges Bayern to sign £43m World Cup star also targeted by Manchester United

Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller has publicly called on his former club to move for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi, who scored twice for Switzerland against Bosnia and Herzegovina — with Manchester United also credited with an interest in the 20-year-old.

Football Jun 22

Tonali stays at £100m as Neville urges Carrick to pursue Nmecha over Fernandes

Tottenham's £80m bid for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali has been rejected, with the Magpies valuing the Italian at £100m. Manchester United legend Gary Neville is now pushing Michael Carrick to target Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha as a more attainable midfield option.

Football Jun 22

Salah scores on World Cup debut to edge Egypt's all-time scoring record

Mohamed Salah netted and assisted as Egypt came from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 at the 2026 World Cup, moving him to within one goal of the Pharaohs' all-time scoring record held by his own head coach.

Football Jun 22

Arsenal use Rice to lure Rogers as Newcastle reject Spurs' £80m Tonali bid

Arsenal are reportedly deploying Declan Rice's influence at the World Cup to convince Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers to join for around £85m, while Newcastle have rejected an £80m Tottenham bid for Sandro Tonali — a player Arsenal also hold interest in.

Football Jun 22

Felix Nmecha's World Cup form puts Man United and Liverpool on alert at £52m

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha has contributed to three goals for Germany at the World Cup and is reportedly open to a Premier League return, with Manchester United, Liverpool, Barcelona and Real Madrid all tracking the 25-year-old at around £52m.

Football Jun 21

Nicky Butt backs Manchester United's £50m pursuit of in-form Summerville after World Cup brace

Former United midfielder Nicky Butt has urged the club to sign West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville, who has scored twice in two games for the Netherlands at the World Cup. West Ham are expected to demand around £50m for the 24-year-old.

Football Jun 21

Inter Miami face £750,000 discovery rights bill to sign Casemiro despite free-agent status

Casemiro is set to leave Manchester United as a free agent this summer, but Inter Miami could still owe LA Galaxy £750,000 in compensation due to an MLS discovery rights dispute triggered after Galaxy registered interest in the Brazilian midfielder first.

Football Jun 21

Leipzig reject €100m Liverpool bid for Diomandé as PSG faces transfer auction

After another decisive performance with Ivory Coast at the World Cup, Yan Diomandé is attracting major interest. Leipzig has rejected a €100 million offer from Liverpool, setting the bar very high for PSG and other suitors.

Football Jun 21

Liverpool reject Inter's second £21m bid for Curtis Jones, £14m short of asking price

Liverpool have turned down a second offer from Inter Milan for Curtis Jones, with the Serie A club's £21m bid falling well short of the Reds' £35m valuation. Sporting director Richard Hughes is said to have little appetite for further talks after Inter indicated they would not exceed £21.7m.

Football Jun 21

Muller urges Bayern to hijack Man United's pursuit of £43m Freiburg midfielder Manzambi

Thomas Muller has publicly called on Bayern Munich to sign Freiburg's Johan Manzambi, a 20-year-old midfielder linked with Manchester United, after the Switzerland international scored twice against Bosnia & Herzegovina at the World Cup.

Football Jun 21

Olympic Sevens medallist Chay Mullins signs one-year deal with Ulster

Chay Mullins, who represented Ireland at the 2024 Paris Olympics and won a Sevens World Cup bronze in 2022, has signed a one-year contract with Ulster after one season at Connacht.

Rugby Jun 21

Bergvall pushes for Tottenham exit as Spurs chase Tonali and Mateus Fernandes

Lucas Bergvall has told Tottenham he wants to leave this summer, just two years after joining from Djurgarden for £8.5m. The 20-year-old Sweden international, valued at around £52m, is seeking a new challenge while Spurs simultaneously pursue Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.

Football Jun 21

Bouaddi impresses at World Cup, Real Madrid ready to spend over €70M for Lille midfielder

A revelation of the 2026 World Cup with Morocco, Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi has caught Real Madrid's attention. Olivier Giroud estimates his transfer fee above €60–70 million.

Football Jun 21

Liverpool reject Inter Milan's £21m bid for Curtis Jones, valuing midfielder at £40m

Liverpool have turned down a second offer from Inter Milan for Curtis Jones, with the Serie A champions' £21m bid falling well short of Liverpool's £40m valuation. Jones is out of contract next summer, leaving the club at risk of losing him for free.

Football Jun 21

Makhachev warns UFC move would halve Nurmagomedov's PFL salary

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev believes teammate Usman Nurmagomedov would take a significant pay cut — roughly half his current earnings — if he leaves the PFL for the UFC, though he still thinks the move is worth it for the quality of opposition.

MMA Jun 21