Why Liverpool think they have an advantage over Man United in the race to sign Yan Diomande this summer

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Yan Diomande has been one of the wingers most heavily linked with Liverpool, but also with bitter rivals Man United. Liverpool have a chance to sign Diomande, but they will need to fend off United’s interest.

Photo by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images Liverpool confident about Yan Diomande because of Red Bull relationship Liverpool and United are the biggest clubs in England, and playing for either is a dream harboured by most professional footballers with their sights set on the Premier League. Rather it’s the pre-existing relationship they have with the 19-year-old’s current club.

As The Times report, Liverpool’s ‘post-Salah rebuild’ starts with Diomande, who they think is more likely to come to Anfield given their ‘strong relationship with the Red Bull group’. Yan Diomande or Said El Mala Both are on Liverpool's radar 👀 Photo Credit: Getty Images/Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto/Ralf Ibing – firo/Sportphoto Big step up for Yan Diomande Despite his impressive displays this season, Diomande is inexperienced at the top level.