Bundesliga insider: Bayern believe LFC have £80m personal terms agreement, will fund their transfer

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Liverpool might have a direct route to signing Yan Diomande this summer based on a new report from a Bayern Munich insider. Bayern Munich pivot to Cody Gakpo as Liverpool take the lead to sign Yan Diomande According to a Bayern Munich insider on X, known as Bayern Space, the Bavarian outfit has accepted that Diomande will likely join Liverpool.

Even better for Liverpool, Bayern are keen on signing Gakpo which would fund a move for Diomande. Bayern Space reports: “Internally at Bayern there is growing discussion, as I exclusively revealed weeks ago following Yan Diomande’s rejection, about pivoting toward Cody Gakpo as the alternative on the left wing.

“The ironic twist is that Bayern could end up indirectly financing that very move by paying up to £65 million, around €75 million, to sign Cody Gakpo from Liverpool, effectively funding the transfer of the player who rejected them in the first place.” Internally at Bayern there is growing discussion, as I exclusively revealed weeks ago following Yan Diomande’s rejection, about pivoting toward Cody Gakpo as the alternative on the left wing, with influential voices inside the club convinced he would thrive in the Bundesliga’s… — Bayern Space (@BayernSpace) February 21, 2026 Diomande’s dribbling ability is exactly what Liverpool are missing Liverpool’s attack is sorely lacking a player capable of beating his man. Leipzig will demand £80m for Diomande this summer, but if they finish outside the Champions League qualification places, Liverpool could him for less.