Yan Diomande drops transfer hint with Liverpool stance made clear - 'Why not?'

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Yan Diomande is a player that Liverpool would like to sign this summer, with the Reds having expressed their willingness to pay around €100 million ($115 million/£85 million)Yan Diomande during an Ivory Coast game at the World Cup.(Image: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)Liverpool transfer target Yan Diomande has suggested he would be receptive to a switch to the Premier League this summer.The RB Leipzig winger has insisted that his agents are taking care of any transfer interest while he remains focused on representing Ivory Coast at the World Cup, with PSG also keen on the 19-year-old.Liverpool, it is understood, has made its intentions clear to RB Leipzig, indicating a willingness to pay around €100 million ($115 million/£85 million) for the teenager. However, the Bundesliga outfit wants to keep him, and is believed to be holding firm for a higher figure, which could be even more realistic if his impressive World Cup showings continue.Diomande's side suffered a 2-1 defeat to Germany on Saturday night in Toronto, as Denis Undav netted twice to overturn Franck Kessie's opener.Diomande, who was replaced by former Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe in the second half, spoke to BeIn Sport earlier this week, indicating that his future would be resolved once the World Cup concludes."Would I be open to the Premier League?

My agents will sort that out.Liverpool transfer target speaks to the media after performing for Ivory Coast at the World Cup, June 2026"As for me I am 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 am making the most of it and for the rest, we'll see."Speaking earlier this week, Ivory Coast manager Emerse Fae sought to dampen speculation surrounding Diomande, quipping: "When we were in France, during the preparation, journalists told me he was about to sign with PSG."Here (in the United States), they tell me he's about to sign with Liverpool!

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."Diomande will next be in action as Ivory Coast wrap up their World Cup group stage campaign against Curacao on Thursday. A key man for his country, he has impressed in two strong performances to date.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.