Transfer News, Rumors: PSG Step Up Yamal Pursuit; Rashford’s Shock Barcelona Twist

Yan Diomande, Phil Foden, Gabriel Martinelli and Phil Foden all feature in the gossip.

Lamine Yamal (left) and Marcus Rashford (right) headline the gossip. | Pablo Rodriguez/Quality Sport Images/Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images

Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest transfer rumors and gossip from around the world.

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Premier League

Suitors are lining up for Yan Diomande. | Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto/Getty Images

Manchester United and Liverpool will go head-to-head for the signature of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande this summer. The Red Devils hope Benjamin Šeško will use his links to Leipzig to convince the teenager to move to Old Trafford. (Source: SportsBoom)

There could also be a battle between Man Utd and Liverpool over Borussia Dortmund center back Nico Schlotterbeck, who has delayed signing a new contract after fresh interest from the two Premier League sides. (Source: Christian Falk)

Riccardo Calafiori is not pushing to leave Arsenal but is open to a return to Serie A, where Inter are plotting to take advantage of his fall down the pecking order under Mikel Arteta. (Source: CaughtOffside)

Leaving Inter could be right back Denzel Dumfries, whose release clause of $28.8 million (€25 million, £21.8 million) will activate at the start of July. Aston Villa are ready to rival both Liverpool and Manchester City for a bargain deal. (Source: L’Interista)

Man Utd are ready to make a bid for Benfica left back Samuel Dahl at the end of the season. (Source: Record)

Bayern Munich are the new favorites to sign Tottenham Hotspur center back Micky van de Ven. (Source: Fichajes)

But Bayern are not looking to sign Phil Foden from Man City, believing the England international will be too expensive. (Source: SPORT BILD)

Chelsea and Newcastle United are interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain striker Gonçalo Ramos, who wants to leave the French side and has asked his agents to reach out to the Premier League. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Roberto De Zerbi has asked Tottenham to make Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli his first signing of the summer. (Source: Calciomercato.it)

Sporting CP are ready to listen to offers for a number of center backs. Among those available are Ousmane Diomande, a target for Crystal Palace, Newcastle and Man Utd, as well as Gonçalo Inácio, who is of interest to both Man Utd and Liverpool. (Source: A BOLA)

AC Milan will not look to retain striker Niclas Füllkrug after his loan from West Ham United expires this summer, but Schalke are keen to sign the German veteran. (Source: Calciomercato)

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La Liga

Éderson has admirers across Europe. | Alessio Morgese/NurPhoto/Getty Images

Atlético Madrid are looking to move quickly in pursuit of Atalanta midfielder Éderson, fearing a rival approach from Arsenal. (Source: MARCA)

There could still be business between Arsenal and Atlético, with Gunners forwards Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli both interesting Los Rojiblancos. (Source: Fichajes)

PSG have held fresh talks with the agent of Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal as they continue to explore a route to the biggest transfer in history. (Source: El Nacional)

Barcelona’s option to sign Marcus Rashford permanently from Man Utd expired at the end of March, with the La Liga side no longer certain he actually wants to stay beyond this season. (Source: Cadena SER)

On the other hand, Barcelona’s purchase clause for Rashford remains very much active. (Source: Manchester Evening News)

Real Madrid are keeping a close eye on 18-year-old Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor, who is comfortable both at center back and left back. (Source: Gianluca Di Marzio)

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