Yan Diomande: Liverpool confident they hold advantage over Manchester United

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RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande has emerged as a leading name on Liverpool’s shortlist to replace Mohamed Salah in the summer. Image Credits: Imago Images Liverpool’s post-Mohamed Salah planning is quietly gathering pace – and RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande has emerged as a leading name on their shortlist.

Manchester United, however, are also very keen on the Ivorian with Fabrizio Romano confirming that he features highly on their own summer shortlist. According to the Daily Mail, Liverpool “feel their strong relationship with the Red Bull group, who are still determined to convince Diomande to sign a bumper new deal, gives them the edge.” Ibrahima Konate is a good recent example, having joined Liverpool from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2021 after the club triggered his £36m release clause.

That gives them control, but Liverpool’s confidence stems from their familiarity with the Red Bull model and the clear pathway they can offer Diomande as a flagship piece of a new-look forward line. Manchester United Yan DIomande