Yan Diomande 'chooses PSG as next club' in brutal transfer setback for Liverpool

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool looks to have been handed a major setback in its pursuit of Yan Diomande, with the winger having now reportedly chosen Paris Saint-Germain as his preferred destinationYan Diomande has reportedly decided on his next club(Image: Getty Images)Yan Diomande has reportedly decided on his next club, with the RB Leipzig star choosing a move to Paris Saint-Germain over Liverpool this summer.The Reds have been in hot pursuit of Diomande, having already informed Leipzig earlier this month that it was willing to do a deal worth around $115 million (€100M). That figure will not be enough though, with the Bundesliga side reported to be holding out for $148 million (€130M).Liverpool and PSG have been the two clubs linked with Diomande throughout the summer, and although the French side looked as though it may be turning its attention elsewhere, it now looks to hold the edge.According to The Athletic, the 19-year-old has picked the European champions as his next destination should he leave Leipzig during the current transfer window.

Diomande is said to believe in PSG's project, and wants the chance to lift trophies regularly and win the Ballon d'Or.That would come as a major blow to Liverpool, with the Reds having made Diomande their primary target this summer as they look for a suitable replacement for Mohamed Salah.Liverpool has already signed Victor Munoz from Osasuna, with the Spain international expected to offer more competition on the left-hand side of the Reds' attack after becoming Andoni Iraola's first signing as head coach.Liverpool transfer target Yan Diomande prefers a move to PSG this summer(Image: Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images)Fans will have been hoping that Diomande would become the second, although Liverpool may now have to concede defeat to its European rival.PSG has not yet made a bid for the teenager, who has attracted more attention with his performances for the Ivory Coast at the World Cup, although previous reports had suggested the Ligue 1 giant was waiting for Diomande to give the green light before making a move.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.Although he has dropped several hints that he would be keen on a move to Anfield, Diomande has also flirted with PSG this summer, having revealed he is a fan of the French side."Paris Saint-Germain is a team I’ve loved since I was a child,” he said earlier this month.

“My father supports Paris Saint-Germain, and it’s a team I admire as a football fan."It would be a pleasure for me to come and play at Paris with one of the biggest clubs... But why not?”Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCYan DiomandeTransfersParis Saint-Germain FC