Football gossip: Upamecano, Palhinha, Orozco, Jackson, Maignan, Konate

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), externalTottenham 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), externalManchester United have agreed a deal with Fortaleza to sign 17-year-old Colombian midfielder Cristian Orozco once he turns 18 in July. (Athletic), externalUnited are also looking to finalise a deal for Derby’s 16-year-old English goalkeeper Charlie Hardy. (Sun), externalBayern 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), externalChelsea 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), externalBarcelona and Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 28, has emerged as a target for Manchester United. (Football Insider), externalLiverpool are hoping to tie France defender Ibrahima Konate, 26, down to a new contract amid interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City. (TBR Football), externalArsenal 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), externalNewcastle are among the clubs keeping an eye on the situation of France midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, 22, as he considers an exit from Real Madrid. (Football Insider), external



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