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Diomande has impressed at RB Leipzig and earned transfer interest from Liverpool and PSG, who had thought they had won the race to sign the player until this latest twist.Yan Diomande favors a move to PSG over Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)Yan Diomande has a reported six clubs chasing his signature despite rumours he had already agreed to move to Paris Saint-Germain this summer.The Ivorian was thought to be closing in on a switch to the Ligue 1 giants having made his decision to snub Anfield in favour of the Champions League holders.That has seemingly now changed, however, with RB Leipzig anticipating offers from a number of other clubs and the player himself waiting to consider his next move.The 19-year-old is one of the most highly-rated young talents in Europe having chipped in with 15 goals and 11 assists in 46 games last term. And now, alongside Liverpool and PSG, Manchester United, City, Real Madrid and Chelsea have all been credited with an interest in the attacking wide man who enjoyed a decent World Cup.The Reds had an offer of around $116million rejected by the Bundesliga outfit back in June and that pointed towards Diomande being given a clear pathway towards Paris.The winger even declared his admiration for the club, saying: "Paris Saint-Germain is a team I've loved since I was little.
I think my father was a PSG supporter. It's a team I admire as a football fan," he told French media.In another interview he added: "Yeah, it would be a pleasure for me to come and play here with one of the biggest clubs.
But then again, I'm an RB Leipzig player, so there you go."The teen talent's representatives at Roc Nation Sports International are said to have had discussions with several clubs around Europe as they weigh up the best deal and destination for their client. And what might previously have been seen as a done deal to PSG may not be as complete as initially expected.BILD in Germany claim none of the mentioned clubs are, at this moment in time, willing to pay over the odds or indeed more than Liverpool's initial bid.Liverpool will have to look at alternatives to Yan Diomande this summer(Image: Getty Images)Leipzig hope to keep hold of their star for at least one more campaign as they look to compete in the Champions League and attempt to push their title rivals further than last season.Diomande does, however, expect to leave Germany this term and has already acknowledged his willingness to exit Leipzig and move onto pastures new.“My dream is playing for my country and [to] make history with my country," he said during the World Cup tournament.“I don’t have Instagram any more, I don’t have to talk, so I can say anything.“I expect to leave, of course.
