Yan Diomande dashes Liverpool transfer hopes with PSG claim

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Published June 4, 2026 10:15am Updated June 4, 2026 10:15am Yan Diomande says it would be a ‘pleasure’ to join PSG (RMC Sport) Yan Diomande has dealt a blow to Liverpool’s transfer hopes by talking up a potential move to Paris Saint-Germain this summer. Liverpool have made Diomande one of their top targets to replace Mohamed Salah this summer, but the winger has also attracted interest from PSG.

Speaking at a press conference with the Ivory Coast national team, Diomande made it clear that he would welcome a move to PSG. Yan Diomande was one of the standout players in the Bundesliga last season (NurPhoto/Shutterstock) ‘Paris Saint-Germain is a team I’ve loved since I was little,’ Diomande said. ‘My father is a Paris Saint-Germain supporter, it’s a team I admire as a football fan.’ In a separate interview with Telefoot, Diomande added: ‘It would be a pleasure for me to come and play here with one of the biggest clubs. ‘It’s always a pleasure to come here because, already, with French, I think the adaptation won’t be difficult.

But why not.’ When asked about his future, Diomande insisted his full focus is on Ivory Coast’s World Cup campaign where they face Germany, Curacao and Ecuador in Group E. ‘I don’t think I’m thinking about the future or anything else,’ Diomande said. ‘As I said, I’m focused on the World Cup. Arrow MORE: Tottenham make opening bid for £70million Chelsea and Liverpool transfer target Arrow MORE: Emile Heskey predicts where Arsenal, Man Utd and Liverpool will finish next season Arrow MORE: Emile Heskey sends warning to Morgan Rogers over £80m Arsenal transfer In The Mixer’s World Cup special Previews of every single World Cup team in your inbox, featuring the players to look out for, games you shouldn’t miss and Metro’s big England predictions.