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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.

Barça are reportedly dreaming of a mega-transfer from the Bundesliga

FC Barcelona have their sights set on a rising star from the Bundesliga for the upcoming transfer window. However, signing him would prove difficult.

An impossible dream… Leipzig star sparks a silent battle between Barcelona and the Premier League giants

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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.

With a special trick: this is how Leipzig plans to keep Diomande

Yan Diomande’s performances have caught the eye of Europe’s top clubs. But rather than letting him leave straight away, RB Leipzig are planning a shrewd move to keep their star player for the time being.

Everton v Newcastle United - Premier League

Revealed: Man Utd's eight-man shortlist for summer overhaul

Manchester United are preparing for a massive summer window with eight key targets identified to overhaul the squad. From replacing Casemiro to fixing the left-back dilemma, the Red Devils are trying to move early to secure high-profile Premier League and Bundesliga talent before the market inflates.

Liverpool's eight transfer options as Salah's exit looms

Mohamed Salah has called time on his Liverpool career. On Tuesday evening, the Egyptian King posted an emotional video on social media confirming he will depart Anfield at the end of the 2025-26 season, bringing an end to a legendary nine-year stay on Merseyside. Now, the Premier League champions must look to the future.

Manchester United FC v Everton FC - Premier League

Man Utd put PSG treble winner on five-man list of Rashford replacements

Manchester United have reportedly drawn up a five-man wish list of potential replacements for Marcus Rashford, including Paris Saint-Germain treble winner Bradley Barcola and Everton star Iliman Ndiaye. Rashford is expected to join Barcelona on a permanent deal when his loan deal ends this summer, and United are planning to bring in another left winger to fill the void in their squad.

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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.

'The right decision' - Diomande explains why he turned down Chelsea

RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande has revealed he had the chance to move to Chelsea earlier in his career but decided against heading for the Premier League giants. The 19-year-old Bundesliga star is expected to be in demand again in the summer transfer window, with Liverpool and Bayern Munich both having been tipped to make a move for the youngster at the end of the season.

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.

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.

20 players who will define the summer transfer window

And there we have it. The January transfer window is closed for another year, and though it was a relatively quiet month when it came to big-money deals, that does now mean we could be set up for another blockbuster summer in terms of comings and goings.

EXCLUSIVE: Leipzig star Diomande shares how America shaped him

EXCLUSIVE: Yan Diomande tells GOAL how his unlikely American journey - from UPSL fields to RB Leipzig - shaped one of Europe’s fastest-rising stars.

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Spurs eye €100m Bundesliga winger as Johnson replacement

Tottenham are eyeing an ambitious move for €100 million-rated Bundesliga winger Yan Diomande as fan favourite Brennan Johnson is set to exit the club in the January transfer window. Johnson, who scored Spurs' historic winning goal against Manchester United in the Europa League final last season, has fallen out of favour under Thomas Frank and is now likely to leave the north London outfit.

RANKED: The 10 best signings of the European season so far

The Christmas period is upon us, which means we are somehow already more or less at the midway point of the 2025-26 football season. As many of Europe's leading leagues pause for the winter break, it's time to take stock and reflect on four scintillating months of action. It's also the opportune moment to assess those players who completed transfers across the continent in the summer, now that they have a decent sample size of games under their belts.

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Frequently asked questions

: Er wird vor allem als Rechtsaußen eingesetzt – und das klassisch als inverser Flügelspieler, weil er als Linksfuß von rechts nach innen ziehen kann. Je nach System spielt er aber auch im offensiven Mittelfeld.
: Michael Olise hat am 12. Dezember 2001 in Hammersmith, London, das Licht der Welt erblickt – und das genauer gesagt im Stadtteil White City.
: Nach der Nummer 7 bei Crystal Palace trägt er beim FC Bayern die 17.
: Dazu spalten sich die Angaben, aber überwiegend liegen sie bei 1,84 Meter.
: Michael Olise wiegt 68 Kilogramm.
: Laut Angaben des FC Bayern trägt er die Schuhgröße 44.
: Er ist Linksfuß – ein entscheidender Baustein seines Spielerprofils, vor allem in seiner Rolle als inverser Winger.
: Er hat in der Akademie des FC Chelsea bekommen, ist später zu Manchester City gewechselt und hat anschließend über die Reading-Academy den Weg in den Profifußball gefunden.
: Michael Olise lebt in der Region München, ein genauer Wohnort ist nicht öffentlich bekannt.
: Michael Olise fährt – wie mehrere Bayern-Profis – einen Audi RS e-tron GT performance, das offizielle Spielermodell aus der Audi-Partnerschaft.
: Öffentlich gibt es keine Hinweise auf fließende Deutschkenntnisse.
: Dazu ist nichts bekannt.
: Auch hier völlige Abschottung: Sein Beziehungsstatus ist nicht öffentlich, und Michael Olise äußert sich dazu nie.
: Beim FC Bayern verdient er 13,5 Millionen Euro pro Jahr plus Boni – sein Nettovermögen dürfte klar im zweistelligen Millionenbereich liegen.
: Er hat bereits mehrere Titel gesammelt – davon zwei mit dem FC Bayern, mit dem sich Michael Olise 2025 zum deutscher Meister sowie zum DFL-Supercup-Sieger gekrönt hat.
: Er ist 2025 erstmals nominiert gewesen und hat dort Platz 30 belegt.
: Er wurde ebenso wenig zum FIFA-Weltfußballer gewählt.
: Sein Name selbst – und manchmal die Diskussion über seine Aussprache – steht stärker im Fokus als ein klassischer Spitzname

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