RB Leipzig are reportedly “resigned” to selling Yan Diomande this summer, and Borussia Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha has become the latest name linked with Liverpool.
From Germany: Liverpool ‘made inquiries’ for Felix Nmecha
Dortmund midfielder Nmecha has started and performed well in both of Germany’s opening World Cup wins, against Curacao and the Ivory Coast.
Of course, his showings on the world stage will be of little significance to a club tracking the player over a long period, though.
According to German outlet Sport Bild, Liverpool, Man City and Man United “have all made inquiries about him.”
And they aren’t the only ones said to be considering the 25-year-old.
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - Tuesday, September 27, 2022: Germany's Felix Nmecha during the International friendly between England Under-21’s and Germany Under-21’s at Bramall Lane. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - Tuesday, September 27, 2022: Germany's Felix Nmecha during the International friendly between England Under-21’s and Germany Under-21’s at Bramall Lane. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Reporter Maximilian Wessing wrote: “Real Madrid has him in its sights, too, as does FC Bayern.
“Director of Sport Max Eberl recently contacted the player’s camp to express that Nmecha is considered a highly interesting prospect.”
While Bayern may consider him a “highly interesting prospect,” it could be an English club that steps in to take Nmecha because he would count as homegrown, having previously been a part of Man City‘s youth setup.
Bild also reported: “Nmecha, who extended his contract until 2030 last March, has a release clause in his deal, though it does not come into effect until the summer of 2027.
“At that point, the former Wolfsburg player would be available for a fixed fee in the region of €80 million (£69m); a year later, in 2028, the figure would drop to around €70 million (£60m).”
LFC News: The Liverpool youngsters set for loan spells
LONDON, ENGLAND - Friday, October 3, 2025: Liverpool's Kaide Gordon during the Premier League 2 match between Fulham FC Under-21's and Liverpool FC Under-21's at Motspur Park. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
LONDON, ENGLAND - Friday, October 3, 2025: Liverpool's Kaide Gordon during the Premier League 2 match between Fulham FC Under-21's and Liverpool FC Under-21's at Motspur Park. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
• “From the Leipzig side, there is a resignation to the fact they have to sell,” said the Mail‘s Lewis Steele in his latest update on Yan Diomande
• The Athletic reports that Kaide Gordon is to leave Liverpool this summer – the 21-year-old has made just eight Liverpool first-team appearances in the last five years
• The same report adds that Liverpool’s new, young defender, Ifeanyi Ndukwe, is likely to go out on loan immediately after signing from Austria Vienna – Armin Pecsi, Luke Chambers, Amara Nallo, James McConnell and Kieran Morrison are also set for loans
• Liverpool are to earn about £1.2 million from Red Bull Salzburg’s £7 million sale of Bobby Clark to Derby, thanks to the 17.5 percent sell-on clause included in his contract
• Journalist James Pearce has dismissed the chances of Liverpool signing West Ham‘s Crysencio Summerville this summer, despite the Reds holding an interest earlier this year
More from This Is Anfield
Liverpool have plenty to do in the transfer market. Despite a record outlay last summer, there are still gaping holes in the Reds’ squad. Danny Gallagher assesses what Liverpool need:
“Liverpool need bodies adding to the engine room of the team, that much is lost on nobody. With the futures of Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones uncertain, and Dominik Szoboszlai yet to sign a fresh long-term contract, doubts are in the air.
“If Iraola proved anything at Bournemouth, it’s that his team need a dynamic and robust profile in the midfield to keep things turning over. On the south coast, Tyler Adams was very much that man.
“Should Liverpool set up next season with Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch in the middle of the park, it makes all the sense in the world to have a combative and a more no-nonsense type of footballer alongside them, in order to emphasise their individual qualities.”
Football News: O’Neil to Ipswich & Rogers not for sale
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - Saturday, March 11, 2023: Bournemouth's manager Gary O'Neil during a post-match press conference after the FA Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Liverpool FC at the Vitality Stadium. Bournemouth won 1-0. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - Saturday, March 11, 2023: Bournemouth's manager Gary O'Neil during a post-match press conference after the FA Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Liverpool FC at the Vitality Stadium. Bournemouth won 1-0. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
• Former Liverpool academy coach Gary O’Neil has now been appointed Ipswich manager on a three-year contract – despite earning promotion to the Premier League, previous coach Kieran McKenna left in need of a break
• Aston Villa have told interested clubs that they do not want to sell Morgan Rogers this summer (Sky Sports) – he would cost Arsenal a fortune!
• Celtic first-team coach Gavin Strachan has joined West Brom as an assistant coach to new manager and ex-player James Morrison – Martin O’Neill is yet to have his coaching staff confirmed at Celtic
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Leipzig, Germany. 21st July, 2022. Soccer: Test matches, RB Leipzig – FC Liverpool at the Red Bull Arena. Liverpool’s coach Jurgen Klopp shakes hands with Leipzig’s Konrad Laimer. Liverpool won with 0:5. Credit: Jan Woitas/dpa/Alamy Live News
Leipzig, Germany. 21st July, 2022. Soccer: Test matches, RB Leipzig – FC Liverpool at the Red Bull Arena. Liverpool’s coach Jurgen Klopp shakes hands with Leipzig’s Konrad Laimer. Liverpool won with 0:5. Credit: Jan Woitas/dpa/Alamy Live News
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BURTON, ENGLAND - Tuesday, September 2, 2025: Liverpool's Kaide Gordon during the English Football League Trophy Northern Group H match between Burton Albion FC and Liverpool FC Under-21's at The Burton Albion FC Stadium. Burton won 2-0. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)