**Fabrizio Romano has explained why Liverpool’s initial bid for Yan Diomande was rejected while explaining that the Reds will submit a second offer soon.**
Liverpool had a bid worth around a total of £86m rejected by RB Leipzig on Thursday evening, but the Reds will return soon with an improved offer in a bid to land their 19-year-old target.
The Ivorian scored 13 goals and provided 10 assists for the Bundesliga side last season, with top clubs all around Europe predicting him to become one of the very best attackers in the world.
Fabrizio Romano provides insight into Liverpool’s opening bid for Diomande with exciting news about a second offer
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Speaking on his [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2h3GYC0ZlMs) channel, Romano provided extra insight into Liverpool’s failed bid to sign Diomande, explaining that Leipzig will not compromise on their valuation of the thrilling young attacker.
Romano said: _“Liverpool want to add another top winger. Yan Diomande is one name we have to mention and Bradley Barcola is another name we have to keep mentioning._
_“For Diomande, Liverpool sent an official bid today. My understanding is that it was worth €90m plus €10m in add-ons. Red Bull Leipzig rejected the proposal. They are not accepting €100m._
_“It was rejected for two reasons. First, they still dream of keeping the player and are telling him to stay one more season, sign a new contract and leave in 2027 with a release clause.”_
Romano continued: _“But the player is really tempted by leaving now. Sources in the industry believe €120m could be the number to make the deal happen._
_“And there is another reason why Leipzig are not rushing. They believe game after game at the World Cup, Diomande’s value could increase and more clubs could enter the race._
_“There is Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain are still interested and more clubs could join. I expect Liverpool to return to the table. And I also expect Red Bull Leipzig to have their own strategy to try to involve more clubs. So it’s going to be an interesting situation to follow.”_
Reports from [DaveOCKOP](https://live4liverpool.com/liverpool-ready-to-submit-e115m-bid-with-personal-terms-of-180000-per-week-on-offer-for-yan-diomande/) suggest Liverpool will return with an improved bid of close to £100m (€115m), but time will tell if this is accurate and if it will be acceptable to Leipzig.