Four players Liverpool could offer in Yan Diomande swap deal to avoid paying £86m
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SportFootballLiverpool FC transfer newsLiverpool are being linked with a sensational swoop for RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande this summer, while Arne Slot could potentially look to move on some more members of his squadLiverpool have been linked with a summer transfer swoop for RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande as they look for a Mohamed Salah replacement. The Egyptian is set to leave Anfield, and the Reds need to fill the void left by him this summer.Diomande has a reported £86m release clause in his current RB Leipzig contract, and the Reds could look at offering four players to the Bundesliga side in an attempt to bring that fee down.Liverpool are going to prioritise a new right winger this summer and have been linked with Anthony Gordon and Bradley Barcola, but 19-year-old Diomande is reportedly at the top of their wishlist, according to The Telegraph.READ MORE: Alexander Isak makes Liverpool vow after difficult season in message to supportersREAD MORE: Liverpool wonderkid Rio Ngumoha could still turn back on England to play for World Cup winnersThe Ivorian has 13 goals and 10 assists for Leipzig in all competitions this season and the Reds have kept a close eye on his development.Arne Slot's side are in need of another rebuild, having failed to retain their Premier League crown, but were still able to qualify for the Champions League.The Reds have transfer history with the Bundesliga club, agreeing deals to sign Dominik Szoboszlai, Ibrahima Konaté and Naby Keïta in recent seasons.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!
All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageTheir positive relationship with RB Leipzig could allow them to barter a cheaper fee, and potentially include players as part of negotiations.Federico Chiesa has struggled since his move to Anfield and could leave the club this summer. Liverpool would likely listen to offers for the Italian international, who scored three goals and registered three assists in 36 appearances last term.Liverpool academy graduate Curtis Jones is another who could leave the club, and would be the club's most valuable asset in negotiations.The Reds have set a reported £35m asking price for Jones this summer, with clubs in Serie A keen on his services.
If all parties can agree on a move to Germany, it could be a huge boost in Liverpool's pursuit of Diomande.Fellow midfielder Wataru Endo is under contract until the summer of 2027 and the upcoming transfer window poses one of the last opportunities to cash in on the 33-year-old.He's been named captain for Japan's upcoming World Cup campaign and a good tournament could also see his value rise a little.The final player who could be used in negotiations is Joe Gomez. The defender has been repeatedly linked with a transfer away from Anfield and like Endo, sees his contract expire next summer.The 29-year-old's future at the club is uncertain and he could be used as leverage to sign Diomande.Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCLiverpool FC transfer newsJoe GomezCurtis JonesWataru EndoFederico Chiesa