Liverpool transfer news as Reds aim to secure major transfer before World Cup

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCThe latest Liverpool transfer news as the Reds continue to work on a deal to sign Yan Diomande, while Ibrahima Konate's preference for his next club has emergedYan Diomande is being linked with Liverpool(Image: © 2026 SOPA Images)It's claimed that Liverpool is hopeful of completing a deal to sign Yan Diomande before the World Cup starts next week.Diomande has consistently been linked with a move to Anfield in recent months, amid Mohamed Salah 's Reds career winding down.However, the Reds aren't the only club interested in signing Diomande, with Paris Saint-Germain seemingly having emerged as Liverpool's main rival to sign the Ivory Coast international. German journalist Florian Plettenberg says that Diomande is yet to commit to either Liverpool or PSG, but that the Reds are doing all they can to secure the youngster's services before June 11.In Liverpool's favor could be its likely ability to offer Diomande a guaranteed place in the team, while he would have a battle on his hands to break into PSG's front three.Also in Liverpool's favor are comments Diomande made earlier this year, when he said: "I want to play at Anfield, I want to play for Liverpool.

I’m a big fan of Liverpool.“I’m a big fan of Liverpool because my father’s dream is to see me play at Anfield. So that’s my dream."You know, to fulfill my father’s dream is a dream for me too.”Ibrahima Konate is set to leave Liverpool(Image: 2026 Getty Images)He later slightly rowed back on those comments, although he did say that it is his dad's dream for him to play at Anfield.Leipzig is said to be relaxed about Diomande's situation and reportedly feels confident about Diomande remaining with the Bundesliga club for at least another season.Konate latestMeanwhile, Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is closing in on a free transfer to Real Madrid after failing to come to an agreement over fresh terms at Anfield.Konate's Reds contract will officially expire at the end of this month, and he is likely to receive a handsome signing-on fee in the Spanish capital.Konate said in April that he expected to remain at Liverpool, but no agreement was reached, and the Frenchman is now expected to reunite with former Liverpool teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold at the Bernabeu.It is suggested that the deal is dependent on Florentino Perez being re-elected as Real Madrid's president – something which is firmly expected to happen.Konate joined Liverpool in 2021 and has appeared nearly 200 times for the Reds, winning the Premier League, the FA Cup and two League Cups.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCTransfersIbrahima KonatéReal Madrid CFRB Leipzig