Liverpool and PSG enter talks for Yan Diomande

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It appears that Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain may go head-to-head for the signing of Yan Diomande this summer. Image Credits: Imago ImagesIt appears that Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain may go head-to-head for the signing of Yan Diomande this summer.With the club season now all but over bar the Champions League final, it seems the transfer window is already starting to heat up.Widespread reports have asserted that Diomande is a priority target for the Reds this summer.The Ivory Coast international has produced 13 goals and 10 assists in just 36 outings in all competitions, and that’s in his first full Bundesliga campaign.

Leipzig paid only €20 million to bring him in from Leganés last summer, making the deal look like a bargain.Now Fabrizio Romano has reported that both Liverpool and PSG are in talks with the 19-year-old:“Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain are both in talks to sign Yan Diomande, battle underway,” he wrote on X.“Deal depends on Diomande decision about favorite project as well as RB Leipzig decision on price – likely to be over €100m.”“RB Leipzig wanted to offer new deal, a higher salary and also include release clause but Diomandé is open to leaving now.”“If Diomande goes to PSG, Liverpool maintain Bradley Barcola very high on their list for this summer window.”“Barcola was already a target for Liverpool last summer and remains on Reds and also Arsenal list for this window.”It has been reported that the Anfield club do not want to exceed £75m to bring the 19-year-old to the club.RB Leipzig are said to value Diomande at around €100 million, leaving a notable gap between what Liverpool would currently be willing to pay and what Leipzig would ideally want to receive.Much will hinge on Diomande’s own preference and whether Leipzig soften their demands, but as things stand, Liverpool appear determined not to be drawn into a bidding war that compromises their wider rebuild.If the Ivorian does opt for Paris or proves too expensive, the fact that Bradley Barcola remains high on the club’s list suggests there is a clear recruitment strategy in place rather than an obsession with a single name. Bradley Barcola Yan DIomande