Liverpool target Leipzig winger Yan Diomande and track PSG’s Bradley Barcola
Liverpool are pursuing an £87m deal for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande and monitoring Paris St-Germain’s Bradley Barcola as they prepare for the 2026-27 season at Anfield.
New manager Andoni Iraola is looking to bolster his attacking options following the departure of talismanic forward Mohamed Salah.
The Premier League side are actively scouting the market for premium wide players during the World Cup tournament in North America.
Diomande clarifies Anfield affection
Leipzig’s highly-rated 19-year-old attacker emerged as a primary target after previously expressing his admiration for the Merseyside club.
The teenage prospect stated on social media late last year that his ultimate ambition was to play for the six-time European champions.
However, the forward has since clarified that his comments were actually a tribute to his father’s lifelong support of the English team.
“People made it out to be my dream club, but first and foremost, it’s my dad’s favourite club,” he told German publication Bild.
“It was always his great wish to see me play there someday because he loves the atmosphere at Anfield.”
Barcola emerges as alternative option
While negotiations with the Bundesliga outfit regarding their hefty valuation continue, the Reds are concurrently tracking French international Barcola.
The Parisian attacker is reportedly viewed as another viable candidate to fill the vacant role on the right flank.
Reports suggest the reigning Ligue 1 champions may be open to a sale if they can successfully secure an adequate replacement.
World Cup injury blow for Endo
Meanwhile, Iraola’s backroom staff will be closely monitoring their seven active players currently competing across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The Anfield contingent originally stood at eight, but midfield enforcer Wataru Endo has been forced to withdraw from the Japan squad.
A foot injury means the defensive midfielder will miss Sunday’s clash against the Netherlands, denying him a reunion with club captain Virgil van Dijk.