Liverpool will save millions with quickfire £86m Yan Diomande transfer
Liverpool are pushing forward with a move for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande in the ongoing transfer window.
It's being reported that the Reds are willing to offer a significant fee to get a deal over the line for the Cote d'Ivoire international this summer.
In the 2025-26 campaign, the 19-year-old scored 12 goals and provided nine assists in 33 Bundesliga appearances and it's no surprise to see top teams pursuing his signature.
It would certainly be better for the Anfield hierarchy to seal Diomande's transfer quickly as his performances at the 2026 World Cup could potentially add millions to his value.
The Merseyside outfit are in search of a new talisman after Mohamed Salah's departure and the Ivorian star's addition would certainly excite fans in L4.
Andoni Iraola has a pedigree for bringing out the best in young talent and the RB Leipzig attacker would arguably be the perfect player for him.
Yan Diomande gives Liverpool fans a glimpse at World Cup
Diomande was arguably the best player on the pitch for Cote d'Ivoire as they beat Ecuador 1-0 in their World Cup opener on 15 June.
As per Sofascore, the winger recorded a top speed of 33.3 kilometres per hour, made 11 progressive carries and completed four of his six dribbles.
The forward had a passing accuracy of 80 per cent, played five key passes, created one big opportunity, and put in a defensive shift, winning 11 of his 15 ground duels.
According to The Athletic on 18 June, the Reds are leading the race for the young attacker and are willing to pay a package deal of around £86million to sign him.
Andoni Iraola prepares for attacker exit at Anfield
Sources told Football Insider in May that Liverpool had RB Leipzig's Antonio Nusa on their radar as an alternative to Diomande.
It's clear that the Reds are looking to bolster the left-wing in the summer, which could spell trouble for Cody Gakpo ahead of next season.
The Netherlands international's performances in the 2025-26 campaign frustrated the Anfield faithful, but Arne Slot favoured him, and it wouldn't be surprising to see the Merseyside sanction his exit in the coming weeks.