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FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours and gossip from 11 April, including the latest updates on Yan Diomande and Michael Olise.

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Liverpool ‘close’ to agreeing Yan Diomande deal

Liverpool are “close” to completing a sensational transfer swoop for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, who could replace Mohamed Salah at Anfield.

Salah has announced that he will quit the Reds in the summer, leading to a flurry of speculation over who might replace him.

Dream target Michael Olise might be out of reach, but Diomande, who is valued around the €100 million mark by Leipzig, is on the verge of making his way to Anfield for the 2026/27 season, according to Indykaila.

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Yan Diomande

Yan Diomande

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RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig

€27.6M

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€24.9M – €30.4M

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Real Madrid prepare Michael Olise bid

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.

Los Blancos are eager to secure the 24-year-old’s signature and are ready to make a bid worth €160-165 million, according to Bild journalist Christian Falk.

However, although this would represent a huge profit for Bayern given they signed Olise for €53m from Crystal Palace in the summer of 2024, they have no appetite to sell.

Castello Lukeba to Arsenal update

The door is open for Arsenal to complete the signing of RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba, but the Gunners will have to win a “massive scramble” with several of their Premier League rivals to get the deal done.

Arsenal have been “formally notified” of the availability of Lukeba along with his other suitors, according to a report from TEAMtalk, with a fee just shy of €60m potentially enough to secure a deal.

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.

Castello Lukeba, RB Leipzig

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Chelsea lead Marc Casado race

Chelsea have reportedly emerged as the frontrunners to sign VfB Stuttgart star Angelo Stiller during the upcoming summer transfer window.

Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton and Nottingham Forest’s 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 Fichajes.

It’s 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 €9 million to move to Stamford Bridge during the upcoming summer window.

Liverpool and Man City chase Christian Kofane

Liverpool and Manchester City are reportedly ready to rival Arsenal in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane this summer.

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.

That is because Liverpool and Man City have joined the race to sign Kofane ahead of the upcoming summer window, as per TEAMtalk. 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.

Christian Kofane, Bayer Leverkusen

© IMAGO – Christian Kofane, Bayer Leverkusen

Arsenal eye triple deal

Arsenal are reportedly ready to back Mikel Arteta in the transfer market by signing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Marc Casado and Valentino Livramento this summer.

FootballTransfers understands that Arteta is keen to raid Newcastle United this summer, with Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali and Valentino Livramento all on Arsenal’s transfer radar ahead of the upcoming transfer window.

Interest in Livramento has been confirmed by multiple outlets, including Spanish publication Fichajes, who also claim that Arsenal have drawn up a plan to sign the aforementioned Casado and Kvaratskhelia this summer.

Neymar in talks with MLS side

Major League Soccer franchise FC Cincinnati are in preliminary talks with Santos star Neymar over a potential transfer, according to The Athletic.

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.

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.

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Neymar, Santos

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Joe Gelhardt wants Rangers move

Leeds United forward Joe Gelhardt reportedly wants to join Rangers on a permanent deal when his loan spell at Hull City ends this summer.

The 23-year-old has just one year remaining on his current contract at Elland Road and it’s understood that he is keen to explore his options ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window following an excellent season at Hull.

Gelhardt has been linked with a move to Rangers for the past few weeks and Football Insider report that he is “keen” to complete an Ibrox switch this summer, with Danny Rohl’s side currently the frontrunners to sign him.

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Transfer Rumour Round-Up

Tottenham are in pole position to sign Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson on a Bosman deal this summer. (David Ornstein)

Man Utd are among the clubs interested in signing AZ Alkmaar wonderkid Kees Smit, who is valued at €50m. (CaughtOffside)

West Ham could sign Chelsea defender Axel Disasi on a permanent deal for €35m if they avoid relegation back down to the Championship this season. (Football Insider)

Real Madrid are keeping close tabs on Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly ahead of a potential summer pursuit. (Fichajes)

Roberto De Zerbi wants Tottenham to sign Atalanta centre-back Giorgio Scalvini this summer. (TEAMtalk)

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Arne slot signnewcontract +5 As of April 13, 2026, Arne Slot has not signed a new contract with Liverpool.

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Even though Bernd Leno’s quote sounds dramatic, there’s no verified report or reliable source confirming that he recently singled out a Liverpool FC player with that exact statement.

Posts like this are often fan-made or social media rumors designed to go viral — especially when they include emotional lines like “one of the toughest games of my career” and mention things like shirt swaps.

What we can say:

Leno, who plays for Fulham FC, has faced Liverpool multiple times.

After matches, jersey swaps are common between players — so that part is believable, but not proof of the quote.

If a Liverpool player truly impressed him publicly, it would likely be reported by trusted outlets or journalists.

Likely Liverpool