Liverpool transfer news as new Yan Diomande price set and alternatives could be hijacked

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsTransfersLiverpool transfer news as the Reds are told how much Yan Diomande will cost them this summer, while a couple of alternative options are in danger of being hijackedYan Diomande remains Liverpool's top target this summer(Image: Getty Images)As the World Cup nears the end of its opening stage, Liverpool will be hoping to accelerate its summer transfer plans.The Reds of course already have one new signing in the bag, with Victor Munoz having completed a $46 million deal to join the club from Osasuna — and it’s no secret who Liverpool has got its eyes on next.The pursuit of Yan Diomande has stepped up over the past week after it was made clear to RB Leipzig that Liverpool was willing to do a deal for $115 million (€100M), although that doesn’t look to be enough, with the Bundesliga side now having reportedly named its price.Here is the Liverpool.com verdict on the latest transfer gossip to emerge around the Reds.Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig)Liverpool has been told how much it could cost to land Yan Diomande's signature this summer as the club weighs up a second offer.The Athletic claims that RB Leipzig would consider a higher bid in excess of $148 million (€130M), having rejected the Reds' first offer.The 19-year-old remains Liverpool's primary target this summer, although the Reds are said to have drawn up a list of potential alternatives should an agreement not be reached with Leipzig, which includes Brighton's Yankuba Minteh and West Ham's Crysencio Summerville.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 says: It is very tempting to say Liverpool should just give Leipzig what it wants, but considering there are still other areas that need addressing in the squad, it feels like the club may have to try and haggle that price down.The Reds could of course get around the immediate price with add-ons, but it will be interesting to see how they approach this now.Said El Mala (Cologne) and Matias Fernandez-Pardo (Lille)Sticking with The Athletic, and Newcastle is claimed to be tracking two of the players Liverpool is eyeing up as alternatives to Diomande.Cologne's Said El Mala and Lille's Matias Fernandez-Pardo have both been names as options should the Reds not get a deal over the line for Diomande, but both are also said to be attracting the attention of the Magpies.Said El Mala has been named as a possible alternative to Yan Diomande(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool of course hijacked Newcastle's attempts to sign Munoz last week, and this could be a way for the St.

James' Park club to get some revenge.Liverpool.com says: Liverpool shouldn't really worry too much about any alternatives being nabbed by another club. Diomande has to be the priority, and other options should only really be considered once every avenue has been exhausted with him.All the indications are that Diomande will not be a long, drawn-out saga like Alexander Isak last summer, so hopefully the Reds get their answer soon, and they can begin planning ahead.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCTransfersYan Diomande