Andoni Iraola receives Yan Diomande transfer message from Jurgen Klopp during World Cup

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Jurgen Klopp has had his say on the Liverpool transfer targetJurgen Klopp has proclaimed Liverpool target Yan Diomande one of the best wingers in the world. The Reds are ramping up their efforts to secure the second signing of the Andoni Iraola era.Having already completed Victor Munoz’s transfer from Osasuna, Diomande’s arrival from RB Leipzig is seemingly next on Liverpool’s agenda.

All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageKlopp, who left Anfield in 2024, has since been working as the Head of Global Soccer for Red Bull, meaning he knows first hand just how talented Diomande is and what he is capable of. And that's where the support is."Reports from Germany suggest new head coach Iraola is already well aware of Diomande’s talents, with Liverpool said to have already submitted an offer which was turned down.

The Athletic's David Ornstein has reported that Luis Enrique's side will only pursue Diomande if he signals his desire to join Paris, though he has also confirmed the Ligue 1 champions' interest in securing him.It is no surprise that some of the best clubs on the continent are interested in his signature, having scored 12 goals in his first season in the Bundesliga this term. Diomande was in fine form again against Germany, setting up Ivory Coast’s opener before they fell to a stoppage time defeat.Diomande, who was substituted for former Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe in the second half, has offered some clues regarding his future plans.