Liverpool’s pursuit of a new wide forward this summer is expected to be one of the main headlines of the summer window.
With Mohamed Salah’s future at Anfield still uncertain, the Reds have been heavily linked with some of Europe’s brightest young talents — and RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande has consistently sat at the top of that list.
The 19-year-old Ivorian has enjoyed a strong season in the Bundesliga, racking up nine goals and six assists in 21 appearances since his summer move from Leganes. His electric form, including a stunning hat-trick against Frankfurt in December, has seen his valuation skyrocket — with Leipzig reportedly slapping a €100 million price tag on his head.
Liverpool fans were sent into a frenzy earlier this year when a viral TikTok video surfaced of Diomande openly declaring his love for the club. “I want to play at Anfield. I want to play for Liverpool. I’m a huge fan of Liverpool,” the teenager said. “My father’s dream is to see me play at Anfield”.
Those comments had Reds supporters dreaming of a summer deal. But Diomande has now moved to clarify his words, and the reality is a little different from what many had hoped.
Speaking to German outlet BILD, Diomande said: “People made it out to be my dream club. But first and foremost, it’s my dad’s favourite club”.
He went on to explain the emotional roots behind the story, revealing that his father has always admired the Anfield atmosphere and idolised Steven Gerrard. “He often spoke highly of Steven Gerrard, but I was too young to see him in action. We didn’t have a TV at home for a long time,” Diomande added.
“I hold a lot of respect for Liverpool, but right now, my dream club is Leipzig,” he affirmed.
Now Fabrizio Romano, speaking on his YouTube channel, has provided an update on the situation, and has reported that pretty much every top European club will come for Diomande in the summer:
“There is a lot of interest guys from several clubs in England also in France because Paris Saint-Germain have been monitoring the player,” the Italian transfer guru said.
“Several clubs are following Diomande, who is one of the most interesting wingers around. I told you already several times, United and Tottenham have sent their scouts multiple times to follow him. But let me add one thing guys. We have absolutely to include Bayern Munich as one of the clubs interested in Diomande because Bayern are following the player closely.”
“My understanding is that Bayern manager Vincent Kompany appreciates the player and so it’s still early. There are going to be several clubs interested in Diomande.”
“Also there were some reports in the last days about Diomande having Liverpool as his favourite club. He clarified today that it’s his father’s favourite club Liverpool is not directly on Diomande. But Bayern are part of the conversation and are informed on the situation of the player who recently signed with a new agency. So the situation could be an interesting one for the summer.”
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