Liverpool 'leads PSG' in Yan Diomande transfer race after $150M claim

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsYan DiomandeLiverpool wants to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig this summer and has already confirmed the addition of Victor Munoz from Osasuna for around $46 million (£35 million)Yan Diomande in action at the World Cup.(Image: Roger Wimmer/ISI Photos via Getty Images)Liverpool has expressed a willingness to pay $115 million (£85 million) to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig this summer and is pushing to make a deal happen for the 19-year-old.That is according to The Athletic. However, while the Reds are said to be in the driving seat for the Ivory Coast star, the Bundesliga side is still keen to keep him for another year, with its financial position meaning it is in no rush to cash in.Last week, there was talk of Leipzig wanting around $150 million (£112 million) for Diomande, who scored 13 goals and set up another 10 in all competitions last season.Diomande is currently impressing at the World Cup, which will only strengthen Leipzig's resolve to hold out for a huge fee, with no firm decision having been taken yet on where he will end up playing next term.Fresh from confirming the signing of Victor Munoz from Osasuna, the Reds remain in the market for more attacking additions following the departure of Mohamed Salah.There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Liverpool.com will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story as they happen.Follow @Liverpoolcom_ : The official Liverpool.com account for all the latest sports news as it happens in real time.Follow us on Facebook or visit Liverpool.com homepage.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCYan DiomandeTransfers