Liverpool has 4 stars to offer RB Leipzig to avoid paying $116M for Yan Diomande
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool has been heavily linked with RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande, and the Reds could look to include four players — including Curtis Jones — in a swap deal to reduce the reported feeYan Diomande is a transfer target for Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool has been linked with a summer move for RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande, as it searches for a replacement for Mohamed Salah.The Egyptian is poised to depart Anfield, leaving the Reds with a significant gap to fill this summer. Diomande reportedly has an £86 million ($116 million) release clause in his current RB Leipzig contract, and Liverpool could look to offer four players to the Bundesliga club to reduce that figure.A new right winger is firmly at the top of Liverpool's summer agenda, with Anthony Gordon and Bradley Barcola also linked, but 19-year-old Diomande is the club's No.
1 target, according to The Telegraph.READ MORE: Liverpool blocked from signing $14M talent Kennet Eichhorn in transfer setbackREAD MORE: Arne Slot 'walking finest of lines' with FSG as Liverpool boss gets more timeThe Ivorian netted 13 goals and provided 10 assists for Leipzig across all competitions this season, with the Reds keeping a watchful eye on his progress throughout.Arne Slot's team needs further rebuilding after relinquishing its Premier League title, though it did secure Champions League qualification.Liverpool has previous dealings with the Bundesliga outfit, having struck agreements to bring in Dominik Szoboszlai, Ibrahima Konate and Naby Keita in recent years.Federico Chiesa could leave Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)The club's strong working relationship with Leipzig could prove advantageous in negotiating a reduced fee, with players potentially being included as part of any deal.Federico Chiesa has struggled to make an impact since arriving at Anfield and may depart this summer. Liverpool would likely entertain offers for the Italian international, who managed three goals and three assists in 36 appearances last season.Academy product Curtis Jones is another player whose future at the club remains uncertain, and he would represent Liverpool's most prized asset in any potential negotiations.The Reds have reportedly set a £35 million ($47 million) price tag on Jones this summer, with Serie A clubs showing interest.
Should all parties reach an agreement on a move to Germany, it could significantly bolster Liverpool's bid to secure Diomande.Fellow midfielder Wataru Endo remains under contract until the summer of 2027, making the forthcoming transfer window one of the final chances to profit from the 33-year-old.Having been named captain for Japan's upcoming World Cup campaign, a strong tournament could see his value increase further.The last player who could potentially feature in negotiations is Joe Gomez . The defender has consistently been linked with a departure from Anfield and, like Endo, his contract is set to expire next summer.The future of the 29-year-old at the club remains unclear, and he could prove a useful bargaining chip in any move for Diomande.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Federico ChiesaCurtis JonesWataru EndoJoe GomezLiverpool FCTransfers