Yan Diomande drops another transfer hint as star 'about to sign' for Liverpool

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Liverpool continues to be strongly linked with Yan Diomande this summer, and the winger has dropped yet another hint over his future amid claims the Reds are closing inYan Diomande has dropped yet another hint over his future(Image: Getty Images)Yan Diomande has dropped yet another hint that he could be heading to Liverpool this summer, having suggested that he is open to a move to the Premier League.The 19-year-old is the Reds’ primary transfer target this summer, with a replacement for Mohamed Salah being sought after the Egyptian’s exit. Contact has already been made with Diomande’s current club, RB Leipzig, and the latest reports indicate that Liverpool may be getting closer to securing his signature.There is still plenty of work to be done though, with Leipzig demanding big money if it is to part with the highly coveted teenager, and there are suggestions that his price is rising after a superb World Cup debut.Diomande has dropped several hints that he is keen on a move this summer, having already attracted the interest of Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain following a superb first season in the Bundesliga.And with the Reds seemingly leading the charge for his signature, the winger has now indicated that he is keen on a move to the Premier League.Speaking after Ivory Coast’s 1-0 win over Ecuador, in which he won the player of the match award, Diomande impressed reporters as he spoke in English, leading one to ask whether he would be interested in playing in the Premier League.“I don’t know.

“My agents will sort that out.Diomande won the Player of the Match award for his showing against Ecuador(Image: Photo by Joosep Martinson - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)“As for me, I’m more focused on the World Cup, that’s the most important thing. It doesn’t happen all the time, it’s only every four years, so I’m making the most of it, and as for the rest, we’ll see.”Diomande’s latest hint comes after his international boss was quizzed on his future, with Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae laughing off the speculation surrounding his star winger."When we were in France, during the preparation, journalists told me he was about to sign with PSG," Fae said.

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."I don't know, but for now, he will focus on the World Cup, and then afterwards, he can think about the rest of his career.”Fae added: "Yan — what can I say? He's very talented, but beyond the talent, he's very young, and he'll improve."He's a kid who works hard, has a real team spirit, laughs with everyone, and he listens, listens to the technical staff whenever he's given advice, and tries to do his best, as he's told."It's easy to work with someone like Yan, he's so talented and has what is needed, plus he can give you the victory and was a real challenge for [Piero] Hincapie, a Champions League finalist [with Arsenal]."