Liverpool will still get transfer boost if Yan Diomande chooses PSG move instead

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsYan DiomandeLiverpool has been linked with Yan Diomande, but Paris Saint-Germain is also in the race for the winger – and Gabby Agbonlahor believes his move to Paris could set off a domino effectYan Diomande is being linked with Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool has been warned it's likely to fall short in its pursuit of Yan Diomande, with Paris Saint-Germain also vying for his signature.Yet a move to PSG could trigger a chain reaction that works in Liverpool's favor. He netted 13 goals for the Bundesliga outfit and contributed several assists.Liverpool has been among those most strongly linked with the Ivorian.

The Reds require a replacement for Mohamed Salah, who brought his time at Anfield to a close at the end of the season after nine glorious years on Merseyside.He leaves behind enormous boots to fill, and Liverpool had identified Diomande as a potential successor, but the Reds face stiff competition from the European champions.Gabby Agbonlahor has suggested that PSG will secure its target, but may need to offload one of its attacking talents in the process. The former Aston Villa striker has indicated that Diomande's arrival could make Bradley Barcola available.He said on talkSPORT: "I think he is going to choose PSG, the way they're performing at the moment.

That might let Barcola go to Liverpool. If Diomande signs, they'll let him go because they don't need that many wingers."Diomande has impressed at the World Cup(Image: Getty Images)Barcola is presently the primary back-up option in Paris, operating behind Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who have been outstanding in the wide positions for the French champions.He's still demonstrated his ability, and last season found the net 13 times, including against Chelsea in the Champions League.He would nonetheless represent an astute acquisition for the Reds, who have witnessed several high-profile wingers leave the club in recent campaigns.The Merseyside club also has Rio Ngumoha continuing to develop and is poised for a greater role going forward.Diomande himself has acknowledged that PSG was the club he followed as a youngster, with his father also a devoted supporter.The winger further suggests the transition would be seamless.The 19-year-old stated: "Paris Saint-Germain is a team I've loved since I was little.