Fulham hatch a plan to retain Reds’ target as Magpies look at centre-half

3AM’s round-up of the new Premier League transfer talk features Liverpool, Fulham and and Newcastle United

The international break continues to rumble on and this one is likely to drag on a little, given the lack of competitive international action on offer – at least for most of the home nations – while tantalising fixtures wait on the other side of the break, including Arsenal and Manchester City’s potentially titledefining clash.

Nevertheless, the international fixtures are an important part of the footballing calendar and the good news is that we can always keep you entertained with club matters with our latest round-up of transfer news.

Sporting CP star Ousmane Diomande is being linked with a move to Newcastle United ahead of this summer.

A centre-back could be a priority for the Magpies ahead of next season amid a lack of depth at the position – and Diomande is said to be an option.

“I think he could be the one,” journalist Graeme Bailey has claimed.

“He really could. I like him a lot. We know that Newcastle have been watching Viktor Gyokeres at Sporting at times as well.

“Diomande is a very good player, and it wouldn’t surprise me if he ended up being the one at all. They’ve definitely looked at him.”

Another central defender being linked with a move is Fulham star Tosin Adarabioyo.

The former Manchester City youngster is rumoured to be on Liverpool’s radar ahead of this summer.

The Reds are keen to add further defensive reinforcements after a season full of injuries that has displayed the need for more senior options.

Nevertheless, any move for Adarabioyo may be taken off the table by a smart Fulham plan involving a new contract.

According to the Evening Standard, the Cottagers are keen to lock the centre-back down ahead of the summer with a new deal, hoping that will keep clubs like Liverpool at bay.

The 26-year-old is only under contract until the summer and Fulham need to act quickly if they want to get a new deal done before the player’s head is turned.