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Bayern to snub Gordon? Bundesliga giants eye alternative top target

Anthony Gordon was once regarded as FC Bayern’s top target. However, it now appears he is merely the best available alternative. Indeed, the club have reportedly identified RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande as their main target for next summer, according to The Athletic. However, because the club’s hierarchy believes the deal would be too expensive, Newcastle United’s forward Gordon has emerged as the preferred alternative.

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Liverpool face Diomande transfer stumbling block

RB Leipzig are preparing a strategic contract renewal for Yan Diomande to ward off growing transfer interest from Liverpool. The German side intends to remove any release clauses while slapping a massive price tag on their prized asset to ensure they remain in the driving seat.

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NXGN 2026: Top 50 teenage wonderkids in football

The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Vicky Lopez in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.

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Liverpool eye Olise & rising Bundesliga star as Salah successors

Liverpool are officially stepping up their succession planning for Mohamed Salah, with the Egyptian king set to turn 34 this year. As the forward enters the autumn of his illustrious career at Anfield, the Reds have identified two high-profile Bundesliga targets to fill the void. According to reports from Sky Sport in Germany, the reigning Premier League champions are closely monitoring Bayern Munich superstar Michael Olise and RB Leipzig’s breakout sensation Yan Diomande as they prepare for life after Salah.

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Diomande responds to claims Liverpool are his 'dream club'

Yan Diomande has responded to claims that Liverpool are his 'dream club' with the Reds and Bavarian giants Bayern Munich among the teams linked with a move for the Ivorian. The teenage winger has established himself as one of the most exciting wide prospects in Europe and there are a number of elite teams keeping tabs on the RB Leipzig star.

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Why Liverpool are stalling in push for €100m-rated Diomande

Liverpool are holding off from making a transfer move for RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande due to contractual complications. The Reds are thought to be keen on the 19-year-old Ivory Coast international, who has scored seven Bundesliga goals so far this season, but the Merseysiders will wait to make their play due to some uncertainty over his personal situation. RB Leipzig reportedly value Diomande at €100 million (£87.15m/$118m), with the German side not looking to sell him unless a truly lucrative offer arrives.

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Liverpool move for trusted Slot ally on loan at Sunderland

Liverpool are making one final push to sign a new defender before the transfer deadline, with Lutsharel Geertruida reportedly a top target. Geertruida played under Reds boss Arne Slot at Feyenoord and is currently halfway through a season-long loan spell at Sunderland from RB Leipzig, but talks are said to have taken place over a switch to Anfield.

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'Not complaining!' - Kane rubbishes claims of Bayern luck

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane rubbished claimed that his side get all the luck after scoring in Saturday's 5-1 win over RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga. Kane benefitted from a costly slip to put Bayern 2-1 up in the game before the Bavarian giants romped to victory. Bayern now sit 11 points clear of Dortmund at the top of the table after 18 games played.

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Kane scores again as Bayern thrash RB Leipzig

Bayern Munich thumped RB Leipzig 5-1 with Harry Kane scoring the second goal for the Bavarians, helping to spark an epic second-half comeback. Leipzig took a 1-0 lead into half-time, but high-flying Bayern were rampant in the second period, scoring five unanswered goals and Kane was at the heart of the thrilling turn around as their unbeaten season continued.

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