Leeds star eyes Everton move as Liverpool man makes contract admission

Premier League glory and Carabao Cup triumph impact latest transfer-round up
Ibrahima Konate has made Liverpool contract admission following League Cup finalIbrahima Konate has made Liverpool contract admission following League Cup final
Ibrahima Konate has made Liverpool contract admission following League Cup final

West Ham and Brentford will mark the only Premier League action taking place this evening with both sides desperate to secure a win.

The Bees have recently found themselves pushed even further down the league after Everton's ten point reduction was reduced to six. While the Toffees are now well clear of the relegation zone. Brentford are now just two places away following a string of results which have seen four defeats in their last five games.

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The outcome of Manchester City's financial fair play hearing is yet to be confirmed, but Everton's recently successful appeal will definitely come as good news to Pep Guardiola's squad who were charged by the Premier League for breaking Profit and Sustainability Rules on 115 occasions.

As we continue to await the outcome of the Citizens' case, here is the latest round-up from around the Premier League...

Leeds star eyes Everton move

English midfielder Jack Harrison, 27, wants to turn his loan move from Leeds United to Everton into a permanent deal in the summer even if the Elland Road side are promoted back to the Premier League (Football Insider). Harrison has become an integral member of Dyche’s squad having started 18 league games since his return from injury in late September.

Jack Harrison in action against Manchester CityJack Harrison in action against Manchester City
Jack Harrison in action against Manchester City

This move, however, could be determined by the club's transfer budget in the off-season and whether they're able to afford a move for Harrison. There is currently no-option to buy in Harrison's loan move to the Toffees, meaning the Goodison Park side would have to enter fresh negotiations with Daniel Farke if they wish to keep him.

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Liverpool star makes contract admission

Liverpool man Ibrahima Konate has already made his future intentions clear following his side's 1-0 Carabao Cup final victory over Chelsea. The centre-back has not always been a team starter but knows what he must do in order keep being an important part of the Reds squad, even with Jurgen Klopp's imminent departure.

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Speaking to Telefoot, the defender said after the final: "It's clear that I want to stay for a long time. Obviously, I want to achieve many things. What's important in staying here is to set the bar high."

When asked about Klopp's upcoming departure, the 24-year-old said: "t was very emotional, because nobody expected this from the manager,” the defender told the club’s official website. “I don’t have the words, I don’t know how to explain this feeling, but for sure it was very important for us to show to the manager that we are with him for the rest of this season. We want to win everything for him, and for us, and for the fans.”

Arsenal linked with Liverpool target

Arsenal are thought to have entered the race to sign Liverpool target Takefusa Kubo from Real Sociedad, according to a report from TEAMtalk.

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They aren't the only ones - Newcastle United are also believed to be interested. Dubbed the 'Japanese Messi', Kubo is a very highly-regarded player in La Liga. So far in the current season, the 34-cap Japanese international has made 21 league appearances for Sociedad, scoring seven goals and registering three assists.

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