Liverpool can add £88m star to next season's squad with Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz repeat

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The Reds have been heavily linked with a move for the RB Leipzig star, who could become one of the most sought-after players in Europe.Reports in German news outlet Sport Bild recently claimed that Liverpool had already held meetings with Leipzig about a potential move for Diomande when the summer transfer window opens.There have also been suggestions widely reported that Diomande, who is contracted at Leipzig until 2030, is valued at around €10million (£87m) by the Bundesliga club.It remains to be seen what the future holds for Diomande, and Liverpool have now been informed of the 19-year-old’s valuation on the current market.READ MORE: Mohamed Salah 'discussed' at Rangers as Liverpool icon prepares for next moveREAD MORE: Yan Diomande to Liverpool transfer latest as Bayern Munich make Michael Olise stance clearThe CIES Football Observatory have ran the numbers and have placed Diomande’s current valuation at between €8m (£76m) and €102m (£88m).Diomande has enjoyed an impressive season at Leipzig, scoring 13 goals across all competitions, including 12 in the Bundesliga.If Diomande was to continue that impressive form for another year, as Leipzig want, then it would be highly likely that the valuation will increase in 12 months' time.It would not be the first time in recent history that Liverpool have gone to the Bundesliga to strengthen their squad - if they were to try and sign Diomande - having done so just last year.Liverpool signed Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal reaching up to £116m with add-ons, while Hugo Ekitike arrived from Eintracht Frankfurt in a move that could reach up to £79m.Both players have gone on to become key members of Arne Slot’s squad and Liverpool would hope that Diomande would do the same they were to try and sign the Ivory Coast international during the summer transfer window.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageRed Bull chief Oliver Mintzlaff recently spoke about the speculation surrounding Diomande’s future and why he would be determined to keep the forward at Leipzig before this summer.“I can say: If I were sporting director, I wouldn't sell this young player, who hasn't even completed a full season with us,” Mintzlaff is quoted as telling Sky Germany.“No matter what price is being asked.

I believe he's a player who can still develop further, because he's still very young. And he can certainly become more expensive."“Of course, there are other clubs where players also want to take the next step – FC Bayern is one of them, but also clubs from England and Spain,” he added.“But we have to expect that a player, even if he delivers outstanding performances here, doesn't leave again after just one year.“Therefore, I can only recommend to the management that they keep this player with us for the coming season.

And then we'll have to see how he develops.”He continued: “We want to play in the Champions League. And that's naturally an argument for such a young player, to then deliver what he's shown in a second season and potentially develop further – also at an international level.“So we have many good arguments.