Yan Diomande to Liverpool transfer threat emerges after talks held over £87m deal

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Recent reports have suggested the Ivorian teenager has been firmly on the Reds' radar, with Liverpool said to have tracked him extensively.However, it is understood that Leipzig's hefty asking price for the 19-year-old could deter Liverpool and other interested parties. Nevertheless, Liverpool are still considered the frontrunners to land the young talent.The Reds are in the market for a new first-team winger this summer, with Mohamed Salah set to depart after nine years on Merseyside.It has been suggested that Liverpool's pursuit of Diomande stems from those at Anfield having 'noticed' the necessity of bringing in a more skilful, rapid wide player capable of breaking down a deep-sitting defence.Other names in the frame include Yankuba Minteh, Bazoumana Toure, Francisco Conceicao, Anthony Gordon, Bradley Barcola and Rodrygo.Liverpool's reported interest in a different kind of attacker has previously been touched upon by Reds manager Arne Slot, who acknowledges that the Premier League landscape has shifted considerably.He said: "We are aware that football has changed in England.

We will always try to have our own style, but we cannot shut our eyes for the new reality.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook page"And that it's not only low blocks, it's also set-piece after set-piece after set-piece.

One of the reasons why we haven't been successful in the first half of the season was mainly set-pieces. Yes, I'm fully involved in next season and we have these discussions as well."How can we unlock a low block?