Liverpool target Yan Diomande hasn’t exactly played down the idea of him leaving RB Leipzig for a new challenge this summer.
Yan Diomande gives update on his future
Diomande is among Europe’s most exciting young wingers, scoring 12 goals and bagging seven assists in the Bundesliga this season.
Speaking to reporters, the 19-year-old discussed his future, saying he will assess things after World Cup duty with the Ivory Coast.
“I don’t think about it too much because my focus is on the pitch, my job is playing football, that takes care of everything, but it gives me a lot of motivation to see people talking about me,” Diomande said.
3DR18JJ Leipzig, Poland. 15th Feb, 2026. Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig seen during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and VfL Wolfsburg at Red Bull Arena. Final score RB Leipzig 2 : 2 VfL Wolfsburg. (Photo by Grzegorz Wajda/SOPA Images/Sipa USA) Credit: Sipa US/Alamy Live News
“The World Cup is next and after that you never know what can happen.”
Diomande feels like a standout option to be Mohamed Salah‘s successor at Liverpool, but beating others to his signature won’t be easy.
The Ivorian remains a work in progress, but he has all the tools to grow into an elite wide man, possessing pace and end product galore.
LFC News: Alisson exit claim & Xabi Alonso latest
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, February 28, 2026: Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson Becker applauds the supporters during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and West Ham United FC at Anfield. The game ended 5-2.(Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
• Alisson is reportedly in “advanced negotiations” to leave Liverpool this summer, ahead of a possible move to Juventus. Not him as well!
• There are conflicting reports on Xabi Alonso‘s desire to ‘wait’ for Liverpool, rather than take the Chelsea job, as has been mooted
• Salah and Andy Robertson were spotted along with Arne Slot and Richard Hughes last night for a joint farewell dinner. Can’t believe they’re leaving still!
• Steven Gerrard has outlined why Liverpool shouldn’t sell Curtis Jones, having worked with him during his youth team days. Spot on!
More from This Is Anfield: History behind a classic
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Friday, August 15, 2025: Liverpool supporters on the Spion Kop stand in silence as they pay tribute to Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident in July, during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and AFC Bournemouth at Anfield. Liverpool won 4-2. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Fields of Anfield Road is among Liverpool’s most famous songs – Sam Millne has written about the history behind the Kop anthem:
“The song caught on and quickly grew into one of the Kop’s biggest hits, with fans recognising the nod to their city’s ancestry while keeping the terraces football-focused.
“The Liverpool version of this anthem, The Fields of Anfield Road, is one of the most powerful songs in the club’s repertoire.
“While it follows the same haunting melody as the Irish original, the lyrics have been adapted to pay tribute to the legendary figures who built the club’s “magnificent history.”
Football News: Key Man United & Real Madrid manager claims
• Michael Carrick will reportedly be recommended to Sir Jim Ratcliffe as the permanent manager of Man United by club executives. Ole all over again? (BBC Sport)
• Jose Mourinho is said to be on the verge of making a return to Real Madrid as manager for the second time, which is going to be interesting! (Telegraph)
• Southampton could be thrown out of the Championship playoffs before their final clash with Hull if they are found guilty of spying on a Middlesbrough training session (Sky Sports)
• There’s Premier League action this evening, with Man City hosting Crystal Palace (8pm BST). But is the title now already Arsenal‘s?
Liverpool FC: On this day
CARDIFF, WALES - SATURDAY, MAY 13th, 2006: Liverpool's Steven Gerrard scores the third goal against West Ham United during the FA Cup Final at the Millennium Stadium. (Pic by Jason Roberts/Propaganda)
On this day in 2006, Liverpool won the FA Cup for the seventh time, following an unforgettable win over West Ham on penalties.
Jamie Carragher‘s own goal and a Dean Ashton effort put the Hammers 2-0 up, but strikes from Djibril Cisse and Gerrard levelled matters.
Just when it looked as though Paul Konchesky’s fluke had broken Liverpool hearts, Gerrard equalised in the dying seconds with the best goal of his career to make it 3-3.
20 years ago today… 'The Gerrard Final' ? pic.twitter.com/JbcCL2cLmk
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 13, 2026
The Reds prevailed in the shootout, despite Sami Hyypia missing his effort, with Pepe Reina making the decisive save to deny Anton Ferdinand.
That was Gerrard at the absolute peak of his powers – there won’t be another like him!