Liverpool transfer news as Reds facing double battle with PSG for teen stars

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsTransfersAged 19, Yan Diomande and Kroupi Junior are among the highest-rated young talents in world soccer, and Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool could go head-to-head for both of them this summerJunior Kroupi is attracting interest from a host of top clubs(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool could face a battle with Paris Saint-Germain to sign two players this summer, with Yan Diomande and Junior Kroupi both on the French giant's radar.It has been consistently reported that Liverpool is interested in signing Diomande as a replacement for Mohamed Salah this summer, but the Reds are not alone in admiring the 19-year-old. PSG is interested in Diomande amid the uncertainty surrounding the future of Bradley Barcola, who lost his place in Luis Enrique's preferred starting XI this season.Diomande only joined RB Leipzig last year, but he could be on his way after just 12 months in Germany, having enjoyed a breakout year.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.Yan Diomande is a player in demand(Image: Getty Images)"So that’s my dream."You know, to fulfill my father’s dream is a dream for me too.”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.On top of PSG's interest in Diomande, the French club is keeping tabs on Bournemouth star Kroupi, who is also coming off the back of a breakout season.Kroupi's versatility is said to appeal to PSG, according to L'Equipe, and the player has been encouraged about the prospect of joining PSG by seeing the good work that Luis Enrique has done to develop fellow French youngster Desire Doue.TEAMtalk reported over the weekend that Manchester City is the current front-runner in the race to sign Kroupi, but Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea – as well as a host of top clubs in Europe – all admire the young forward.Kroupi has just spent the season playing under Andoni Iraola, who is in line to become the next Liverpool boss.Bournemouth is keen to keep hold of Kroupi for at least another season, having only signed the youngster from French side Lorient last year, but that could prove difficult if the player indicates a desire to leave.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCTransfers