Tusport - News - Liverpool lead €100m race for RB Leipzig’s Diomande

Liverpool FC have moved into a strong position to sign RB Leipzig’s 19-year-old winger Yan Diomande, according to journalist David Ornstein. The Anfield club have made early headway with the player’s camp and are viewed as serious contenders should Leipzig open the door to a sale this summer. Leipzig’s stance remains firm: they want to keep Diomande for at least one more season, a position strengthened by their qualification for the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League. Even so, club sources are said to be pragmatic. If a suitable proposal arrives, Leipzig would seek a fee in excess of €100 million (£87.2m), a valuation that reflects Diomande’s rapid rise, elite metrics in one‑v‑one situations and pressing output across the Bundesliga. At that level, Diomande would become Liverpool’s third most expensive signing ever, behind only Alexander Isak (£125m) and Florian Wirtz (£116m including add-ons). The scale of the outlay underscores the belief at Anfield that fresh, high-ceiling quality is needed in the wide attacking roles to maintain competitiveness on multiple fronts. From a tactical perspective, Diomande profiles as a modern wide forward: direct on the dribble, aggressive without the ball, and comfortable operating on either flank. His blend of acceleration, off-the-shoulder movement and willingness to press would suit Liverpool’s high-tempo approach, while his age offers developmental headroom under elite coaching. For Liverpool, the appeal also includes succession planning and squad balance, ensuring multiple options across both wings as fixtures pile up domestically and in Europe. Financially, any Liverpool proposal is expected to be structured with performance-related add-ons and a phased payment schedule, aligning with the club’s disciplined spending model. While personal terms are not anticipated to be a stumbling block if the clubs reach alignment, there is no agreement in place at this stage and all parties acknowledge that the negotiation phase—if it begins—could be complex. One potential rival is Paris Saint-Germain, who could enter the race if they manage to offload one of their established forwards. For now, Liverpool are at the front of the queue, but the situation remains fluid. With pre-season planning underway and the market heating up, the coming weeks will be pivotal in determining whether Liverpool can convert their position into a marquee addition. As ever with elite transfers, pathways and pricing must align. Leipzig hold contractual leverage and sporting ambitions; Liverpool have intent and a compelling project. If those lines intersect above the €100m mark, Diomande’s next step may well point toward Anfield.