It has been a busy day in the world of Liverpool FC, with one of the latest lines being that Yan Diomande is still to decide his future.
Yan Diomande still undecided on his future
Liverpool are known to be interested in signing Diomande, and they are trying to seal the deal for the Cote d’Ivoire winger before the World Cup, according to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg.
The journalist has offered an update on the saga, claiming that Diomande “has not given his commitment to either Paris Saint-Germain or Liverpool, despite reports.”
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
He again emphasised that the Reds “are doing everything they can to complete a deal before the World Cup,” but RB Leipzig “remain relaxed.”
Plettenberg also mentioned that Jurgen Klopp, Red Bull’s head of global soccer, is among those “convinced” that Diomande will sign a new contract.
Cote d’Ivoire’s World Cup campaign does not kick off until June 15, and the 19-year-old is valued at €100 million (£86.4m) after scoring 13 goals in his first season in Germany.
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, March 25, 2023: Liverpool's manager Sir Kenny Dalglish (R) before the LFC Foundation match between Liverpool FC Legends and Glasgow Celtic FC Legends at Anfield. (Pic by Jessica Hornby/Propaganda)
• Kenny Dalglish has revealed that he has cancer and the treatment is “going well” – it is sad news but we are all with you, Kenny
• The appointment of Andoni Iraola has edged closer, with Fabrizio Romano saying he has now agreed a deal – official confirmation should be imminent
• Liverpool have announced two more pre-season friendlies: the Reds will face Monaco and Como at Anfield on July 9 and July 16, respectively
• Ibrahima Konate has agreed to join Real Madrid on a free transfer, it has been widely reported – will be interesting to see if they are offering higher wages than Liverpool
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