Liverpool target RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande in £87m transfer rebuild
Liverpool have made progress in their pursuit of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande as new manager Andoni Iraola begins a major squad rebuild ahead of the 2026-27 season.
The Anfield club are looking to overhaul their attacking options following the confirmed departures of several key figures.
Former Bournemouth boss Iraola recently replaced Arne Slot, who was sacked after a disappointing fifth-place Premier League finish last term.
The newly appointed Spanish manager is now tasked with returning the six-time European champions to the pinnacle of English football.
World Cup star attracts heavy interest
At the centre of this new era could be the 19-year-old Bundesliga sensation, who registered 13 goals and 10 assists across all competitions during the 2025-26 campaign.
The teenage forward is currently representing Ivory Coast at the World Cup in North America.
He significantly enhanced his growing reputation with a man-of-the-match performance during a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their Group E opener.
The dynamic attacker dominated the fixture in Philadelphia, leading the match statistics for touches, chances created and duels won.
Reds face competition for signature
Representatives of the Merseyside outfit believe the player is keen on a move to England due to his childhood support for the club.
However, French giants Paris Saint-Germain are also closely monitoring the highly sought-after Ivorian international.
RB Leipzig remain determined to retain their prized asset and have reportedly offered a lucrative contract extension.
A successful qualification for next season’s Champions League could bolster the German side’s hopes of keeping the lightning-fast striker.
Anfield exodus continues
Securing a top-tier winger is increasingly urgent for Liverpool as the squad undergoes a dramatic transformation.
Stalwarts Ibrahima Konate and Andy Robertson will join Mohamed Salah in exiting the club this summer.
Uncertainty also surrounds the immediate futures of first-team regulars Federico Chiesa, Cody Gakpo and Alexis Mac Allister.
