Yan Diomande causing stir in training speaks volumes for Liverpool in transfer pursuit

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Mirror or go back to LFC Live.

SportFootballLiverpool FCThe reason for Yan Diomande's short stint at Leganes was explained by one of the club's key executives in what spells for interesting reading for LiverpoolYan Diomande has already shown Liverpool the immediate influence he can deliver after putting everyone at Leganes on alert in his first training session. Diomande's European adventure only commenced last January when he signed for Leganes, but he departed six months later after Leipzig activated his €20m (£17m) release clause.His brief spell in Spain may have caught many off guard, but not the club's general manager Martin Ortega.

Speaking exclusively, the executive revealed insights into Diomande's unmistakable potential upon his arrival.He said: "From the very first moment it was clear that he had extraordinary qualities. Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook page"We all saw it from his very first training session with the first team, when he amazed everyone.

Without going into too much detail, he scored a spectacular goal that very few can pull off."Addressing the youngster's rapid departure, Ortega conceded that a move to a larger club was something Leganes had already anticipated. According to Ortega, the German outfit faced no interest from English sides when they brought the Ivorian in last year.He said: "There were several big European clubs interested in him, but none were from the Premier League." Liverpool must fend off interest from Paris Saint-Germain in the race for Diomande's signature, though whether he takes the next step up or opts to remain at Leipzig for a further season is yet to be determined.Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.