'Hearing these rumours': Yan Diomande directly addresses claims he's on his way to Liverpool next season

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Before that, the 19-year-old spoke to Africa Foot to touch on the Liverpool interest and speak about his transfer plans. 2-0 down vs PSG, it's going to be some ask from here… Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images Diomande happy to be linked with LiverpoolAs they look to add more pace to their attacking play next season, Diomande has emerged as a primary target for Liverpool.Buying him will not be cheap, though, and there is also likely to be interest from other clubs.Seemingly asked about the potential of a move away from Leipzig this summer, Diomande mentioned Liverpool as well as Chelsea and PSG as possible destinations.“I’m here, and first and foremost, I have my health, and I work hard every day,” he said.

Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Liverpool could be lining up another Rio Ngumoha as they aim to snatch ‘excellent’ talent for free“Hearing these rumours about big clubs like PSG, Chelsea, Liverpool and others interested in me only motivates me even more. I’m keeping a smile on my face, staying cheerful, and pushing forward.“My job is on the pitch, and I’m fully committed to my current club.

As for the rest, I have a team that takes care of everything; I don’t stress about it. I play in Leipzig, and I’m enjoying myself.”Liverpool look likely to be in the mix if Diomande does leave the Red Bull Arena this summer, but with a rumoured asking price of somewhere in the region of £89m, his addition should certainly not be taken as a formality.