Liverpool want to sign star who's had "unbelievable rise" before World Cup starts

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Liverpool are reportedly keen on completing the signing of RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande before the 2026 World Cup has got underway. Rumours continue to link Diomande with a move to Anfield this summer, with a recent claim from journalist Florian Plettenberg suggesting that he is the Reds’ No.1 option to replace Mohamed Salah: “Yan Diomande is now Liverpool’s top target to replace Mo Salah, with the move approved by all LFC decision-makers.

PSG, led by Luis Campos, are also in the race and have already held a meeting with his agents.” Now, Graeme Bailey has provided a new update on the situation on X, saying Liverpool like Diomande so much that they want to sign him before the World Cup starts on June 11th: “Liverpool are stepping up their pursuit of highly-rated RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande, with sources telling @TEAMtalk that talks are progressing as the Reds look to strike an agreement ahead of the World Cup.” Can Yan Diomande be Liverpool’s next star attacker? At 19, Diomande remains a work in progress, but the level of Liverpool’s consistent interest in him and the fact that they feel he can fill the void left by Salah show what a talent he is.

What a player.” If Liverpool can strike a deal for Diomande before the World Cup is underway, it would feel like a bonus, ensuring they get key business done before his stock potentially rises with the Ivory Coast at the tournament. He is also a main contributor for This Is Anfield, one of the world's biggest Reds-related sites, where he writes features and news, and covers matchday content.