Sources: Liverpool make stunning move to sign forward sensation
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(Credit: Imago, Manh Tung, Breaking Media) Sun 26 April 2026 8:00, UK Liverpool have made contact with Yan Diamonde’s representatives ahead of the summer transfer window, sources have told Football Insider.The 19-year-old RB Leipzig winger has been shortlisted by the Merseyside giants as they work on an elite forward who can operate down the right flank.Liverpool hold a strong relationship with Leipzig, with multiple deals being done with the two clubs in the past, and there is a hope that this can help get the deal over the line.Given Mohamed Salah’s impending departure from Anfield, a new right winger is regarded by the club’s hierarchy and recruitment team as a key priority this summer.Diamonde has impressed early in his career and has scored 12 goals and picked up eight assists so far in the Bundesliga this season.Now, Liverpool are planning a stunning swoop for the Ivory Coast international, just a year after he joined RB Leipzig. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES ✈️ Liverpool Transfer News ✈️ Breaking news on deals in progress, latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Anfield boardroom.
VISIT THE TRANSFER HUBHow good is Yan Diamonde?Diamonde has burst onto the scene in the Bundesliga since arriving at RB Leipzig from Leganes in 2025.The winger’s form has helped push the club up to third in the table, as they look to return to the Champions League, after missing out on European football last season.Yan Diamonde’s Bundesliga stats Per 90 mintuesGoals 0.49xG0.27Shots1.99Assists0.28xA0.39Chances created2.19Diamonde has some stunning statsAccording to Fotmob on 25 April, the Ivory Coast international is averaging 0.49 goals, a 0.27 xG, 1.99 shots, 0.28 assists, a 0.39 xA and 2.19 chances created per 90 minutes in the Bundesliga.On top of this, he is also a highly successful dribbler, averaging 4.39 successful dribbles per game.As a result, he has some of the best attacking stats in the league, a highly impressive feat for someone who is just 19 years old.What challenges could Liverpool face with Diamonde?Ex-Everton, Aston Villa, and Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness exclusively told Football Insider that Diamonde could take time to adapt to the Premier League.Many of Liverpool’s summer signings have had slow starts to their Anfield careers. Both Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike both took time to hit form at the club following their moves from Germany.— The Overlap (@WeAreTheOverlap) April 24, 2026 Now, Wyness has warned that this could be repeated with Diamonde if the Reds choose to bring him in over the next couple of months.However, it remains to be seen if the winger will get off to a quick start if Liverpool are able to tempt him to Anfield ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. 🔴 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Liverpool Insider Access Get the full story from Anfield and the AXA Training Centre with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Merseyside.