Liverpool eyeing Bayern’s Upamecano – Friday’s gossip

Liverpool in race for Dayot Upamecano, Tottenham want Palhinha on permanent basis, and Manchester United agree Cristian Orozco deal.

Liverpool are hoping to sign France international Dayot Upamecano, 26, when his contract expires in the summer but Real Madrid are also interested in the Bayern Munich defender. (Bild – in German and subscription required)

Tottenham are keen to sign 30-year-old Portuguese defensive midfielder Joao Palhinha on a permanent basis following a successful start to his loan from Bayern Munich. (Talksport)

Manchester United have agreed a deal with Fortaleza to sign 17-year-old Colombian midfielder Cristian Orozco once he turns 18 in July. (Athletic)

United are also looking to finalise a deal for Derby’s 16-year-old English goalkeeper Charlie Hardy. (Sun)

Bayern Munich are preparing to offer a long-term contract to Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson, 24, who is currently on loan to the German side from Chelsea. (Bild – in German and subscription required)

Chelsea opted against rivalling Manchester City for Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, 26, in the summer in order to keep the path clear to move for AC Milan’s France stopper Mike Maignan, 30, in the future. (Teamtalk)

Barcelona and Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 28, has emerged as a target for Manchester United. (Football Insider)

Liverpool are hoping to tie France defender Ibrahima Konate, 26, down to a new contract amid interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City. (TBR Football)

Arsenal are hoping to strike a double deal with Real Sociedad worth 75m euros (£65.6m) for Japan winger Takefusa Kubo, 24, and 23-year-old French defender Lucien Agoume. (Fichajes – in Spanish)