Liverpool transfer news as Yan Diomande makes move and Reds told to target midfielder

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Liverpool transfer news as Yan Diomande camp pushes for a move to Liverpool, while the Reds are urged to pursue a move for Newcastle and Brazil midfielder Bruno GuimaraesYan Diomande's camp is reportedly pushing Leipzig to accept Liverpool's offer(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool may be edging closer to a deal for Yan Diomande, with reports suggesting the winger's camp is applying pressure on RB Leipzig to accept the Reds' offer.Diomande has emerged as Liverpool's top target to replace Mohamed Salah, whose nine-year spell at Anfield is set to come to an end next week. The 19-year-old only joined Leipzig last summer but enjoyed an outstanding debut season in the Bundesliga, attracting interest from several of Europe's leading clubs.Meanwhile, Liverpool has also been urged to focus their search for a new midfielder on Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, who has been touted as a superior option to Elliott Anderson.Here is the Liverpool.com verdict on the latest transfer gossip to emerge around the Reds.Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig)Liverpool is reportedly prepared to offer $113 million (€100 million) plus a further $23 million (€20 million) in add-ons to secure Diomande's signature.

I’m a big fan of Liverpool because my father’s dream is to see me play at Anfield. So that’s my dream."Liverpool.com says: If Liverpool can complete a deal for Yan Diomande, it would represent a major statement of intent.

"I think he's a good player, he is a good footballer."I could see him causing interest from Man City or Liverpool or Arsenal even. In front, I think he's a better bet than Anderson.