Liverpool are reportedly trying to move quickly in their pursuit of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, with Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City also keeping a close eye on the 19-year-old.
According to Florian Plettenberg, Liverpool are pushing behind the scenes to reach a quick agreement with Diomande.
PSG and Manchester City have already held talks with the Ivory Coast international’s camp, so this is starting to look like a proper transfer battle rather than just casual interest.
Liverpool’s interest makes a lot of sense. With Mohamed Salah leaving Anfield, the club need a new right-sided attacker who can bring pace, goals and one-v-one threat.
🚨⚡️Behind the scenes, Liverpool are pushing for a quick agreement with Yan Diomande. 19 y/o gem remains one of their top targets.
Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City are closely monitoring the situation and have already held talks. There is still no agreement with any… pic.twitter.com/MQZYwCiq76
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) May 28, 2026
Diomande is high on Liverpool radar this summer
Nobody should expect a teenager to walk in and replace Salah straight away, but Diomande looks like the kind of high-upside signing Liverpool usually like.
He has been one of the standout young attackers in the Bundesliga, and reports claim RB Leipzig would demand a huge fee if they decide to sell.
Some outlets have mentioned a price tag close to €100 million, while earlier reports suggested a release clause around £86 million. Either way, this would be a serious investment.
PSG’s interest is also logical. They are always looking for elite young attackers, and Diomande fits their model perfectly: fast, direct, technically exciting and with major resale value.
Man City being involved should not surprise anyone either. City track almost every top young talent in Europe, and Diomande’s profile would suit a team that values wide players who can stretch defences.
One key factor could be game time. Liverpool may be able to offer Diomande a clearer path into the starting XI because Salah’s departure opens up a major space on the right side.
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