Liverpool is actively pursuing a summer transfer for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, with reports indicating the 19-year-old now prioritizes a move to Anfield.
The pursuit comes as the club looks to reinforce its wide positions following Mohamed Salah's departure.
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New head coach Andoni Iraola is aiming to reconstruct the frontline around the Ivory Coast international, who scored 12 goals and provided eight assists in 33 Bundesliga appearances last season.
Liverpool reporter James William stated on X that the Premier League club has made progress in securing the player, who is reportedly eager to join Iraola's tactical project over interest from Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain.
The Anfield hierarchy has submitted an official bid, though RB Leipzig remains highly reluctant to part with the teenager and values him at upwards of £120 million, as reported by readliverpoolfc.
com.
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Diomande further elevated his global profile during his World Cup debut in Philadelphia, earning man-of-the-match honors after creating five chances and delivering 22 passes in the attacking third during Ivory Coast's 1-0 win over Ecuador.
Addressing the intense transfer speculation following the final whistle, Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae discussed the conflicting reports surrounding the young winger's immediate future.
"When we were in France, during the preparation, journalists told me he was about to sign with PSG," said Fae.
The national team manager emphasized that the player must remain grounded despite the significant attention from elite European clubs.
