Real Madrid calm Rodri interest - Thursday's gossip

Real Madrid look to have ended their interest in Manchester City's Rodri, three Premier League clubs keen on Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram and Liverpool switch interest to RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande.

Real Madrid have distanced themselves from a move for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, with one of the reasons being that the 29-year-old Spain international could cost at least 60m euros (£52m). (Sport - in Spanish), external

Bournemouthmanager Andoni Iraola is contemplating signing a new contract at the club despite interest from Crystal Palaceand Tottenham. (Mail - subscription required), external

Former Tottenhamand England midfielder Dele Alli, 29, is back training at Spurs as he seeks a return to football after leaving Italian side Como in September. (Standard), external

Crystal Palace have added former Tottenhamboss Thomas Frank to their list of potential managers to replace the departing Oliver Glasner. (Sun), external

Real Madrid are considering replacing manager Alvaro Arbeloa with AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri for next season. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian), external

Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are weighing up a move for 24-year-old Juventus and France midfielder Khephren Thuram. (CaughtOffside), external

France forward Antonie Griezmann, 34, faces a decision over whether to stay at Atletico Madrid or accept an offer to join Major League Soccer side Orlando City. (Footmercato - in French), external

Bayern Munich are seriously considering a move for Galatasaray and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 27, as they look to prepare for 32-year-old England forward Harry Kane's eventual departure. (Footmercato - in French), external

German club RB Leipzig will want about 80m euros (£70m) if they are to sell 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, who has been linked with Liverpool and Manchester United among others. (Football Insider), external

Liverpool have switched their attentions to Diomande as they do not believe they will be able to sign France winger Michael Olise from Bayern Munich, who want to extend the 24-year-old's contract beyond 2029. (Sky Sports Germany), external

Hearts could eventually claim £2m from 16-year-old Keir McMeekin's imminent transfer to Manchester City, with the Scotland Under-17 midfielder poised to sign a pre-contract agreement before a summer move to the Premier League side. (Mail), external