Liverpool are set to appoint Andoni Iraola as their new manager this week, and Yan Diomande has already approved a move to join him at Anfield this summer, according to Santi Aouna.
Liverpool look set for a transformational summer with Iraola replacing Arne Slot in the dugout, and big changes expected on the pitch too.
Some big presences and voices in the dressing room have departed in Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate, and they will need to be replaced in the coming months.
Jeremy Jacquet will arrive on Merseyside this summer after the Reds agreed a £60m deal to sign the centre-back in the January transfer window, while their options at left-back are Milos Kerkez and Kostas Tsimikas.
Liverpool's recruitment team also have a lot of work to do in attack following Salah's exit, and with Hugo Ekitike likely to be out until 2027 after suffering a ruptured Achilles.
The Reds have a shortage of depth and quality up front, especially with the 2025-26 season suggesting they are unable to rely on the fitness of club-record signing Alexander Isak.
They are already working to sort out the issue though, with a major boost involving Diomande.
Yan Diomande Gives Green Light to Liverpool Transfer
Yan Diomande
According to French journalist Santi Aouna, posting on X, RB Leipzig sensation Diomande has already approved moves to both Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain ahead of the transfer window officially opening on June 15.
The 19-year-old is the Reds' number one target to replace Salah at Anfield, following an outstanding breakthrough season for Leipzig.
The 'superstar' winger ended the campaign with 13 goals and 10 assists in 36 appearances for the Bundesliga outfit, showing his quality and potential for the future.
Now it is up to either Liverpool or PSG to agree a fee with Leipzig, with one journalist suggesting that they value him at up to €120m (£104m).
Liverpool Ready to Hijack Man United Transfer Talks
Former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola celebrates after Premier League match
Manchester United are another club planning big changes to their squad this summer after qualifying for the Champions League, and they face new competition from Liverpool in the race to sign West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes.
The Portugal international has got the green light to leave the relegated Irons this summer as he wants to avoid playing in the Championship, having been one of the club's best performers in the Premier League this term.
Despite Fernandes now suffering two successive Premier League relegations, he has come out of both seasons with Southampton and West Ham with many plaudits, arguably being the best player for both clubs despite only being 21 years of age now.
United have been considered the frontrunners for his signature with the player said to be keen to link up with Portuguese compatriot Bruno Fernandes at Old Trafford, but TEAMtalk claim that Liverpool are 'ones to watch' in an expected fierce battle for his signature this summer.
West Ham want £80m for their star man, but offers from interested clubs are set to be closer to the £60m mark, with Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain also making contact over a potential deal.