Liverpool might have a direct route to signing Yan Diomande this summer based on a new report from a Bayern Munich insider.
One of the first sources to break the news that Liverpool had reached an agreement with Florian Wirtz and Bayer Leverkusen in the summer is now reporting that the Reds are leading the race to sign RB Leipzig sensation, Diomande.
The 19-year-old is stunning onlookers in the Bundesliga this season, with nine goals and seven assists in all competitions. For Liverpool, his 1v1 dribbling ability is arguably more important.
Bayern Munich pivot to Cody Gakpo as Liverpool take the lead to sign Yan Diomande
According to a Bayern Munich insider on X, known as Bayern Space, the Bavarian outfit has accepted that Diomande will likely join Liverpool.
Even better for Liverpool, Bayern are keen on signing Gakpo which would fund a move for Diomande.
Bayern Space reports: “Internally at Bayern there is growing discussion, as I exclusively revealed weeks ago following Yan Diomande’s rejection, about pivoting toward Cody Gakpo as the alternative on the left wing.
“With influential voices inside the club convinced he would thrive in the Bundesliga’s open transitional spaces in a similar way to Luis Díaz, and what has added a new layer of tension in recent days are fresh indications, including signals interpreted from contacts around Gakpo’s representatives, that have led some board members to increasingly believe the Premier League club holding a personal agreement with Diomande could in fact be Liverpool, although this remains an internal reading of the situation rather than confirmed information and is still being handled with caution at executive level.
“The ironic twist is that Bayern could end up indirectly financing that very move by paying up to £65 million, around €75 million, to sign Cody Gakpo from Liverpool, effectively funding the transfer of the player who rejected them in the first place.”
Internally at Bayern there is growing discussion, as I exclusively revealed weeks ago following Yan Diomande’s rejection, about pivoting toward Cody Gakpo as the alternative on the left wing, with influential voices inside the club convinced he would thrive in the Bundesliga’s…
— Bayern Space (@BayernSpace) February 21, 2026
Diomande’s dribbling ability is exactly what Liverpool are missing
Liverpool’s attack is sorely lacking a player capable of beating his man.
For all his goal threat, Mo Salah is no longer as quick as he was in his 20s and relies more on moments than dragging Liverpool forward as he used to.
Gakpo, despite his pace and huge frame, has seemingly lost his ability to drive past a player. The Dutchman has become all too predictable for the Premier League and, perhaps, would benefit from a move to the Bundesliga.
Diomande, however, is one of the best players in Europe when it comes to winning individual battles against fullbacks.
All 163 attempted dribbles by Yan Diomande so far this season ? pic.twitter.com/2ghC4xMceM
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Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike, based on this season’s showing, would thrive if they had a winger with Diomande’s pace and skill alongside them.
Alexander Isak would too, but it remains to be seen how Arne Slot will fit all these talents into a single lineup.
Leipzig will demand £80m for Diomande this summer, but if they finish outside the Champions League qualification places, Liverpool could him for less.