Fabrizio Romano Confirms Liverpool Target Set for Summer Transfer Exit

Liverpool fans hoping for January reinforcements amid injuries face disappointment, as the club eyes a quiet winter window. The only confirmed signing is 18-year-old Mor Talla Ndiaye for the Under-21s, with no major first-team additions expected.^[1]

Attention shifts to summer 2026, where defensive upgrades are priority. Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi remains a key target after a collapsed deadline-day deal last summer. His contract expires soon, making him a free agent, but Fabrizio Romano reveals Guehi's intention to leave Palace on a free transfer in summer. However, Manchester City and Arsenal are pushing now, potentially hijacking with January bids around £30-35m.^[1][2][4][5]

The urgency stems from Ibrahima Konate's expiring deal and needs for a Virgil van Dijk successor, Joe Gomez cover, and integration of young Giovanni Leoni. Liverpool could require up to three new center-backs.^[1][2]

The headline-grabbing confirmation concerns RB Leipzig winger Diomande, a Liverpool target. In a TikTok live, he declared Anfield his dream destination, citing his fandom and father's wishes. Romano, on YouTube, states Leipzig will block a January exit but expects Diomande to depart in summer, with interest from Manchester United, PSG, Bayern Munich, and Tottenham.^[1]

Elsewhere, Juventus pursue Federico Chiesa, but Liverpool demand a permanent sale or loan with obligation for at least €10m, amid his limited minutes and Salah's AFCON status.^[3] Summer promises activity, but rivals loom large.^[1][2]

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