Liverpool are expected to improve their offer for Yan Diomande after having an opening bid rejected by RB Leipzig as they seek to sign their priority target.
Mohamed Salah is leaving the club this summer, and Liverpool need to replace his creativity out wide, with Diomande their preferred target, although they do have alternatives.
According to Sky Germany journalist Phillip Hinze, Liverpool will return with an improved bid after having a €90m + €10m (£78m + £8m) bid rejected on Thursday. RB Leipzig know they can hold out for a bigger bid with Diomande starring at the World Cup with Ivory Coast.
He reported on Friday: “The first offer (€90m + €10m in add-ons) was Liverpool’s initial attempt to test the waters. It has been clear for weeks that a €100m package would not be enough for Diomande. At the same time, Leipzig are trying to extend Diomande’s contract.
“Their goal is to keep him for at least one more season. It remains unclear what fee would convince Leipzig to give the green light for a transfer. His performances at the World Cup could drive his price even higher. The decision will also depend on the structure of the deal. The player is not considered untouchable, but he would cost significantly more than €100m.”
? The first offer (€90m + €10m in add-ons) was Liverpool’s initial attempt to test the waters. It has been clear for weeks that a €100m package would not be enough for Diomande.
At the same time, Leipzig are trying to extend Diomande’s contract. Their goal is to keep him for… pic.twitter.com/zt76qfvIOw
— Philipp Hinze (@philipphinze24) June 19, 2026
Liverpool set to increase Diomande bid to €115m to close deal with RB Leipzig
According to an exclusive claim from independent Liverpool outlet DaveOCKOP, the Reds are ready to return with a second bid which will greatly exceed their initial bid.
The report reads: “Liverpool reportedly tabled an offer of close to €100M for the Leipzig star in the last 24 hours. The bid was not accepted but negotiations continue. The talks are been described as “pleasant.”
“We can reveal that Liverpool is planning a new improved offer of around €115M for the 19-year-old.
“Bundesliga side RB Leipzig signed him from Spanish side CD Leganés for just €20M last summer. It will be an extraordinary piece of business from the German side who are expected to make a profit close to €100M.
“Diomande is represented by Jay-Z’s RocNation Sports and it is believed a contract of close to £180,000 per week could be negotiated for the star.”