Yan Diomande activity sparks fresh transfer frenzy as Real Madrid enters chase
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsYan DiomandeRB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande is reportedly set to return to the Bundesliga side next week for pre-season assessments, but his future remains uncertain amid interest from Liverpool, PSG and ArsenalThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreYan Diomande favors a move to PSG over Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool transfer target Yan Diomande has stoked the rumour mill further with recent activity on social media.
The winger has stripped most of his Instagram posts linked to RB Leipzig amid growing uncertainty surrounding his future.The Ivory Coast international is expected to return to the Bundesliga club at some point next week for pre-season assessments, having represented his nation at the World Cup.RB have yet to confirm an exact date for his return, with Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal all reportedly keen on snapping up the 19 year old following an exceptional campaign. However, Real Madrid has now entered the race and has launched a bid for the World Cup star.Diomande netted 15 goals and laid on a further 11 assists for his teammates across all competitions for the Bundesliga outfit following his move to Germany from CD Leganes.RB Leipzig will reportedly demand €120million ($137M) for Diomande this summer, with the Gunners, Real Madrid, Manchester City and the aforementioned clubs all hovering with intent.The report suggests a bidding war could ensue, though Diomande has reportedly agreed personal terms with PSG until summer 2031.However, no formal offer from the Ligue 1 and Champions League champions has yet been submitted.It is understood that Diomande's camp are piling pressure on PSG to push through a transfer, in an effort to prevent a rival club from swooping in and hijacking the deal.
Liverpool, who are searching for a replacement for Mohamed Salah, are among the clubs interested in securing Diomande's signature this summer, though it remains to be seen whether they will meet Leipzig's valuation.Liverpool have been linked with a summer transfer swoop for Yan Diomande.(Image: (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images))Andoni Iraola's side have already wrapped up the signing of Spain international Victor Munoz and are eyeing further reinforcements in attack.The Ivorian's activity on social media has fuelled significant speculation back in Germany, with just four posts remaining that are connected to RB Leipzig.Diomande's follower count has soared following his standout displays for Ivory Coast at the World Cup, reaching 1.1 million on Instagram.Leipzig are reportedly keen to extend his current deal beyond 2030, though his social media activity appears to point towards a different outcome.When asked about his future at the World Cup, Diomande said: "I expect to leave the club."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Yan DiomandeLiverpool FCReal Madrid CF