Why Liverpool fans shouldn't get their hopes up about signing Yan Diomande despite 'dream' admission - opinion

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Why Liverpool fans shouldn’t get carried away over Yan Diomande

RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has sparked excitement among Liverpool supporters after admitting it would be a “dream” to play for the club, but several hard realities mean a transfer is highly unlikely in the short term.

First, Leipzig have no intention of selling in January. The 19‑year‑old is arguably their breakout star, delivering goals, assists, and elite 1v1 dribbling, and is viewed internally as one of the best signings in Red Bull’s history. With more than four years left on his contract, the Bundesliga side hold all the leverage and are content to wait while his value rises.

That leads to the second issue: the price tag. Reports suggest Leipzig would only listen to offers around the nine‑figure mark, well over £80m and potentially close to €100m. That kind of fee would put Diomande in the bracket of Liverpool’s most expensive signings ever and would likely require him to be a nailed‑on starter immediately.

However, Liverpool’s current squad picture complicates that. The club already have significant investment in wide and attacking options, and any move of this size would need to fit within FSG’s controlled spending model and the constraints of Premier League and UEFA financial rules. Committing such a sum to a teenager with just one big season behind him would be a major strategic gamble.

There is also intense competition. Manchester United, Tottenham, and several European giants are tracking Diomande and, in some cases, appear more prepared to push aggressively for his signature. Even if Liverpool are his preferred destination, the market will not bend purely to the player’s wishes.

Diomande’s admiration for Liverpool makes for a flattering headline, but unless Leipzig soften their stance, the price collapses, or Liverpool radically adjust their priorities, fans are better off viewing this as a distant possibility rather than an imminent Anfield arrival.