Liverpool get Yan Diomande transfer response as RB Leipzig stance emerges

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Liverpool are chasing a nine-figure move for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande 21:06, Mon, Jun 29, 2026 Updated: 21:15, Mon, Jun 29, 2026 Yan Diomande continues to be linked with a move to Liverpool (Image: (Steph Chambers - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images))RB Leipzig's managing director Marcel Schafer has rejected suggestions that Liverpool transfer target Yan Diomande will leave the club this summer. Read our Privacy PolicyLeipzig remain committed to retaining the winger and would be seeking a fee far nearer £112m should they reluctantly part with the teenager.In comments provided to German outlet Bild on Monday, Schafer made it clear that Leipzig are determined to keep Diomande.He also outlined how discussions regarding a new deal are planned with his Roc Nation Sports representatives."Our clear intention is: Yan Diomande will play for RB Leipzig next year," Schafer said."In principle, we still have a four-year contract and hold all the cards."Therefore, the current developments are primarily a recognition of his performance.

Nothing more and nothing less.The young winger has also emerged as a target for Paris Saint-Germain (Image: Getty)"And if we can't find a solution, then we can't, but he'll still have a four-year contract. So, to reiterate: Yan Diomande will remain a Leipzig player."Liverpool are additionally weighing up a potential swoop for PSG winger Bradley Barcola as a possible alternative to Diomande.Earlier this month, the Ivory Coast winger suggested that he would be willing to consider a potential move to English football."Would I be open to the Premier League?

I don't know," he said. "I am an RB Leipzig player, but why not?