Liverpool transfer news as $92M midfield offer prepared amid Yan Diomande update

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All the latest Liverpool transfer news, including updates on a move for Adam Wharton, and the situation surrounding deals for wingers Yan Diomande and Bradley BarcolaAndoni Iraola is preparing for a big summer with Liverpool in the transfer window(Image: (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images))Liverpool's summer transfer business is starting to fall into place, as deals are being lined up for the coming weeks of the market to bolster the roster for next season.Andoni Iraola's arrival means more energy and pace are needed to play his high-pressing style, with one forward already having been snapped up as a result. Liverpool has triggered the release clause in Victor Munoz's contract at Osasuna, with an agreement reached on a six-year deal at Anfield.The winger, along with Jeremy Jacquet, sets up a clear plan to bring young and exciting talent to the Reds for the foreseeable future, and the moves don't stop there.Links are persisting over more options that could bring even more technical quality for the long-term future of the team.

So, with that said, here's a look at the latest Liverpool transfer news and rumors for this summer's transfer window.Adam Wharton transfer interestLiverpool has once again been linked with a transfer for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, as TeamTalk claims the Reds are "intensifying" efforts to land him.The report claims that Liverpool is willing to exceed $92.6 million as an offer for the England international, if the Eagles are willing to negotiate at that fee.There are concerns that moves elsewhere in the market could inflate his value, though, as Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali are set to move for huge valuations from other Premier League clubs this summer.Adam Wharton has been linked with Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)It's not the first time Wharton has been linked with a move to Anfield, with the 22-year-old impressing in his time at Selhurst Park since making the step up from the Championship at Blackburn Rovers.The midfielder, who is well-known for his ability to set the tempo in games, has until 2029 in his current contract, while Crystal Palace faces no obligation to sell this summer.The report adds that Alex Scott of Bournemouth still remains a transfer target, but the most likely outcome remains that he signs a new deal with the Cherries that could include a release clause that becomes active next year.Yan Diomande and Bradley Barcola updatesLiverpool's move for Munoz has brought up doubts over the possibility of signing another winger, but Fabrizio Romano claims that the club is still keen on landing another forward this summer.On Yan Diomande, who has been linked heavily with a move to Merseyside, he added: "For sure, he is a player on Liverpool's list. He's also on Paris Saint-Germain's list."Romano adds that other clubs could join the race, meaning that Liverpool has more than just the RB Leipzig and Ivory Coast star on the radar.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.

Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.Liverpool.com understands that the Reds have made clear to RB Leipzig their willingness to pay around €100 million ($115 million/£85 million) for Diomande.Bradley Barcola is another option who has been linked, and Romano added: "It's a name I want to keep there, it's not something new... but Bradley Barcola is a player appreciated by Liverpool. So we should not forget about Barcola, who is also appreciated by Arsenal."As it stands, the future of the pair seems to be intertwined, as any move for Diomande from PSG could lead to Barcola becoming available, while any indecision from the French club could leave the Ivory Coast star open to a move.