Liverpool leading Yan Diomande transfer race as RB Leipzig name eye-watering price tag
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RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande is a target for Liverpool ahead of the summer transfer window, as the Reds scour the market for a successor to the departing Mo SalahLiverpool have moved ahead of Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign Yan Diomande. His emergence has sparked interest from across Europe, including from both Liverpool and PSG.The Athletic report that Liverpool are now in a strong position to sign Diomande as they search for Mo Salah's successor.
Leipzig would demand £87m for his signature, but they hope to keep him for another season after qualifying for the Champions League.WORLD CUP LEGENDS: The stars who lit up football's greatest tournament - Buy the Special Edition todayREAD MORE: Liverpool 'reach agreement' on first summer transfer as five-year contract to be signedREAD MORE: Next Liverpool Manager: Andoni Iraola the favourite if Arne Slot leaves this summerShould Liverpool decide to act on their interest, Anfield chiefs will open talks with their counterparts at the Red Bull Arena. PSG, however, would need to sell a player in order to buy Diomande, and have other options in their search for a wide forward.The Ivorian is under contract until June 2030 but admits that he's been 'motivated' by links of a big-money move.
"Imagine people say you go to Chelsea or Real Madrid (as examples of big clubs) to do this job… you're going to be happy and motivated to do more," Diomande said earlier this month."I don't think about it too much because my focus is on the pitch, my job is playing football, that takes care of everything but it gives me a lot of motivation to see people talking about me."How much should Liverpool pay for Yan Diomande? If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.