Liverpool have perfect player for Yan Diomande swap deal to trump Man Utd

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Diomande is being tipped for a big move in the off-season, having impressed for RB Leipzig so far this campaign.The youngster has netted 12 goals and registered six assists in the Bundesliga this term - form that has attracted the attention of Europe’s biggest names. Read our Privacy PolicyDiomande has a hefty four years left on his contract at RB Leipzig, meaning any deal for the winger will likely come at a price.

But the good news for the Merseysiders is that they could have just the trick to help bring the cost right down.That’s because Harvey Elliott will return to the club after a disastrous loan spell at Aston Villa, where he’s made just four Premier League appearances all term. It had been touted as a masterstroke deal from the West Midlands outfit, but for one reason or another, it’s turned into a horror story.Where do RB Leipzig come into this then?

They were only willing to bid around £20million, according to reports at the time, and eventually gave up on their efforts.Yan Diomande has dazzled for RB Leipzig this season (Image: Getty)It’s known that a long-standing interest from RB Leipzig in Elliott exists, which is something Liverpool can, and really should, use to their advantage. What’s more, he may also help persuade Diomande to pick Anfield over Old Trafford, given his previous connections with the six-time European champions.