Liverpool and Man Utd monitor Leipzig’s Simons – Monday’s gossip

Liverpool and Manchester United keen on RB Leipzig winger Xavi Simons, Liverpool set to holds talks about the futures of Luis Diaz, Ibrahima Konate and Diogo Jota, and Moise Kean could stay at Fiorentina despite interest from Premier League clubs.

Netherlands forward Xavi Simons could leave RB Leipzig this summer and the German club will want about £70m if they are to sell the 21-year-old. (Sky Sports Germany)

Liverpool and Manchester United are among the clubs that have been monitoring Simons, who has a contract until 2027 with RB Leipzig. (Sport Bild – in German)

Liverpool are planning talks to determine the futures of 28-year-old Colombia forward Luiz Diaz, Portugal striker Diogo Jota, 28, and 25-year-old France centre-back Ibrahima Konate as they head into the summer transfer window. (Football Insider)

Saudi Arabia’s minister of sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal says Egypt forward Mohamed Salah “fits the identity of playing” in the country’s top league but there were no discussions about signing him prior to the 32-year-old extending his contract with Liverpool. (ESPN)

Real Madrid are keen on Spain midfielder Rodri but any move is unlikely as the 28-year-old is settled at Manchester City and has no plans to leave. (Sport Bild – in German)

Fiorentina striker Moise Kean has a £45m release clause in his contract which can be activated from 1-15 July but, despite being linked with a number of clubs, the 25-year-old could stay with the Viola to help his chances of making Italy’s squad for the 2026 World Cup. (Tuttomercatoweb – in Italian)

Everton will allow English centre-back Michael Keane, 32, to leave the club when his contract runs out at the end of June. (Football Insider)