Yan Diomande is a reported priority signing for Liverpool this summer, with talks underway between the player and the Reds.
Liverpool aren’t the only team interested in signing Diomande, with PSG also in ‘conversations’ with the Ivorian. It has been reported that if the 19-year-old choose to move to the French club, it would open the door to Liverpool signing Bradley Barcola instead.
PSG are already blessed with a wealth of attacking talent. Between Barcola, Ousmane Dembele, Desiree Doue and Kvicha Kvaratskhelia, it must be a welcome but difficult job for Luis Enrique to pick his front three each week.
This season, Diomande has 13 goals and 10 assists for Leipzig, but his £86m (€100m) asking price is an issue for Liverpool. Richard Hughes is reportedly keen to see if Leipzig will accept Harvey Elliott as makeweight.
[?] NEW: Leipzig value Diomande at €100m.
It stands to reason that Richard Hughes would try to chip away at that fee and the use of Harvey Elliott as part of a swap deal has been mooted.
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Fabrizio Romano shares in-depth report on Yan Diomande’s transfer options this summer
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that it’s between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain to sign Diomande this summer, but talks are still underway if not at an advanced stage.
Romano said on his YouTube channel: “Let me start by telling you that Yan Diomande is absolutely in the shortlist, on top of their shortlist at Paris Saint-Germain and at Liverpool.
“These two clubs are in for Yan Diomande, and the player is considering his options, taking to his agents, talking to the clubs to understand what’s the best option possible for him, in terms of project, in terms of contract, in terms of development, in terms of manager, so, there will be conversations with Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain to decide the best option possible.
“So, talks will continue, nothing really imminent, but talks will continue.
“On the other side, there is Leipzig because Leipzig offered Yan Diomande the chance to stay at the club.
“One more season, leave in 2027, sign a new contract, get better salary and let’s include a release clause into the contract.
“In order to leave this summer, you need to negotiate with Leipzig, and Leipzig want around €100million, maybe more, for Yan Diomande.
“Also, based on what’s going to happen with the proposals.
“So, there will be movement around Diomande.
“Get ready because Liverpool want him, PSG want him, player and Leipzig will dictate the conditions.”
