Liverpool sent Yan Diomande transfer message as Reds weigh up £87m transfer swoop

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SportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool are in the market for a new forward and RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande is on their radar - with the German club realistic about the prospect of him moving onLiverpool hopes of landing RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande this summer have been given a boost with the team's manager, Ole Werner, admitting that it is "part of our DNA to develop young players and prepare them for even bigger clubs".The Ivorian winger has been one of the leading lights at the Red Bull Arena and that has led to interest from around Europe. Leipzig's business model is to sign young players before developing them and landing huge profits, with Diomande the latest gem the German club have unearthed.Liverpool are going to be in the market for a wide forward with Mohamed Salah moving on in the summer.

The Reds have previously done business with Leipzig, signing Dominik Szoboszlai back in 2023 and Ibrahima Konate two years earlier - and Werner has confessed that seeing their top players move on to pastures new is part of the game.He said on Diomande's next move: “That’s not a big issue right now. We’ve managed to replace other players quite well this season,” Werner said with obvious reference to the summer exodus of players like Xavi Simons or Lois Openda.

As a result we’re quite happy with where we stand and are on course for the Champions League.“Diomande, who has several top clubs eyeing his services and is valued at £87million, had already talked up a move to Anfield, citing it as his father's ambition. The Ivorian has scored 13 times in 32 outings for the Bundesliga outfit, which has them on the cusp of Champions League qualification.Landing the riches on offer in Europe's elite club competition has proved telling in Leipzig's business in the past.