Andoni Iraola is "actively pushing the club’s hierarchy to complete £112m deal.

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Liverpool remain active in their attempt to sign RB Leipzig attacker Yan Diomande, reports state, with new head coach Andoni Iraola said to be the ‘driving force’ behind what would be a mega-money signing. It’s unusual for Liverpool to spend so much on a relatively unproven player, but the biggest clubs in Europe are convinced he will be a superstar in the coming years.

Yan Diomande vs Ecuador Reupload pic.twitter.com/qZnVlVwBdR — SIR AHMED (@midopido21) June 15, 2026 Latest Yan Diomande transfer news as Andoni Iraola takes leading role in Liverpool’s interest According to a report from TEAMtalk journalist Fraser Fletcher, the new head coach of Liverpool is the ‘driving force’ behind the Merseysiders’ aggressive campaign to sign Diomande. “Now, sources confirm that Liverpool have been in constructive dialogue with Leipzig regarding a summer move.

“Iraola, who replaced Arne Slot as Liverpool boss earlier this summer, is understood to be a huge admirer of Diomande’s dynamic style and we can reveal he is not just very much in tune with Richard Hughes’ desire to sign him, but is actively pushing the club’s hierarchy to complete the deal.” Liverpool lead PSG in Diomande transfer battle but Real Madrid have now entered the fray Fletcher goes on to report that Leipzig are ‘in no rush’ to sell Diomande and have set a firm minimum valuation of €130m (£112m) which is a gargantuan ask for a player that has only one full season of football in Europe’s top five leagues. Look at his body of work in his first full season playing against Europe’s elite at 19 years of age.