Liverpool transfer news as Andoni Iraola gives green light to $150M signing
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsTransfersThe latest Liverpool transfer news and rumors as a new update on Yan Diomande emerges, with new Reds head coach Andoni Iraola reported to be a big fan of the young wingerLiverpool head coach Andoni Iraola is keen on Yan Diomande(Image: 2026 Liverpool FC)It's claimed that Andoni Iraola has given Liverpool the green light to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig this summer.TEAMtalk reports that Iraola has emerged as "the new driving force" behind Liverpool's interest in signing Diomande, who has emerged as one of the hottest young prospects in Europe after a breakout season at RB Leipzig.Diomande's impressive performance for the Ivory Coast in its World Cup opener against Ecuador demonstrated why he is a player in demand. Liverpool has reportedly been in constructive dialogue with Leipzig over the potential signing of Diomande, with the Reds viewing him as a perfect long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah.Iraola is said to be actively pushing Liverpool to complete a deal for Diomande, but there are plenty of obstacles that Liverpool must overcome in order to complete a deal.The two main obstacles are Leipzig's asking price and the stiff competition to sign him that Liverpool is facing from other top clubs.Leipzig is said to be holding out for around $150 million for Diomande, which would make him one of Liverpool's most expensive signings of all time.Paris Saint-Germain is also interested in Diomande, amid uncertainty over Bradley Barcola's long-term future at the club, while it is suggested that Real Madrid could come into the equation after showing signs of interest in recent weeks.It is suggested that a resolution is unlikely to be reached until Diomande's involvement in the World Cup is concluded.Cody Gakpo latestMeanwhile, Cody Gakpo has not asked to leave Liverpool, despite reports to the contrary.That's according to talkSPORT, which says suggestions that the Dutch winger has requested to seek pastures new this summer are wide of the mark.Cody Gakpo's future is unclear(Image: (Photo by Sonny Lensen / ANP / AFP via Getty Images))Speculation linking Gakpo with a move away from Liverpool has mounted since Arne Slot was fired at the end of last month.Slot, who clearly rated fellow Dutchman Gakpo highly during his spell at Anfield, was dismissed on May 30 after an end-of-season review, with Andoni Iraola installed as his replacement five days later.Earlier this month, it was claimed that Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi was interested in signing Gakpo, as he gets to work on reshaping Spurs' squad after an atrocious 2025-26 campaign.However, suggestions that Gakpo is actively looking to leave Liverpool are said to be inaccurate at the moment.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCTransfersYan DiomandeCody Gakpo