Liverpool's private Florian Wirtz World Cup transfer hopes come to light
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Liverpool are locked in negotiations to try and secure their second signing of the summer transfer window and Germany's World Cup match against Ivory Coast could play a significant roleRichard Hughes is a busy man currently, but Liverpool's sporting director will surely make time in his schedule to watch Germany vs Ivory Coast at the World Cup on Saturday evening.Hughes has already swooped to capture Osasuna winger Victor Munoz from under the noses of a group of rivals for €40million (£34.6m), and he's now working to try and land Liverpool's number one transfer target: Yan Diomande.Liverpool want the RB Leipzig star to replace Mohamed Salah and have not been put off by the German club's reluctance to sell. Paris Saint-Germain are also vying for his signature, but Leipzig are in a strong position, with Diomande under contract for another four years, while there are also talks about him signing a new and improved deal.Get the latest World Cup 2026 news in your inbox with our Make Football Great Again newsletterHe is reportedly valued at €120m (£104m) and Leipzig are willing to play hard ball with Liverpool and PSG.
It's not only about playing football, but the club helped me a lot off the pitch."According to German newspaper Bild, Leipzig are holding firm in negotiations with Liverpool and PSG in the hope that Diomande's performances at the World Cup for Ivory Coast could drive up the asking price and attract other interested parties.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! Germany sit top of Group E after thrashing Curacao 7-1 in their opener and Liverpool will be hoping that Julian Nagelsmann's side triumph once more.Liverpool have already seen enough to know that Diomande is the right player to try and step into the shoes of Mohamed Salah at Anfield.
Liverpool could really do with him dominating proceedings against Ivory Coast and taking the spotlight off Diomande on the opposing team.Leipzig already have plenty of leverage in negotiations, which have reached the 'extensive' stage, according to Bild. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Upgrade your World Cup TV setup with the Sky Glass 'designed for football'This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.