David Ornstein drops significant Liverpool update in €100million transfer battle

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Yan Diomande remains a transfer target for Liverpool despite recent comments that suggest the Ivorian is not planning on leaving RB Leipzig this summer. As we all know, Mohamed Salah is set to play his final Liverpool game against Brentford on Sunday.

Even Michael Olise would fall short of the standards Salah has set at Liverpool. Transfer latest on Yan Diomande as vital summer transfer window beckons Reporting for The Athletic, trusted journalist David Ornstein reports that Diomande is the ‘leading’ target for the Reds in their search for a glittering attacking lineup in the post-Salah era. ?

Yan Diomande a leading target for Liverpool. #PSG also among suitors but #LFC firm contenders; strong position with 19yo RB Leipzig winger & if player deal looks doable club-to-club talks will follow. #RBLeipzig would seek €100m+ to sell @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/Hk4wKLh3oA — David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) May 22, 2026 Ornstein writes: “RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has emerged as a leading target for Liverpool in their bid to strengthen the wide attacking positions this summer. “Liverpool have manoeuvred into a strong position with the player and if a deal looks plausible on that front, talks between the clubs can be expected to follow.” The case for Diomande is an obvious one.