Liverpool have been linked with a summer move for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande as they aim to strengthen a position which will only get weaker when Mohamed Salah leaves
Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig celebrates
PSG could rival Liverpool for the signing of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande(Image: Getty Images)
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Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly set to rival Liverpool for the £87million signing of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande after talks were held for his signature. Recent reports have claimed that Diomande is of interest at Anfield, having been extensively followed by the Reds.
However, it is said that the Bundesliga side's asking price for the 19-year-old could put Liverpool and other suitors off. Premier League rivals Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are also said to be interested alongside German champions Bayern Munich.
Sky Sports Germany now claim that PSG are also keen on him. It is said that the European champion's sporting director, Luis Campos, has 'entered the bidding war'.
The report claims that a meeting took place between PSG and the player's representatives in recent days. However, they add that Liverpool remain favourites to sign the young star.
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The Reds will need a new first-team winger this summer with Mohamed Salah to leave after nine years on Merseyside.
It has been reported that interest in Diomande comes as those at Anfield have 'noticed' the need to sign a more tricky, pacey winger to unlock a deep defence.
Other names linked include Yankuba Minteh, Bazoumana Toure, Francisco Conceicao, Anthony Gordon, Bradley Barcola and Rodrygo.
Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig ) looks on during Matchday 27 1.Bundesliga: RB Leipzig and Hoffenheim at Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany on March 20 2026
Yan Diomande has been linked with a move to Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)
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Liverpool's reported focus on a different type of forward has previously been referenced by Reds boss Arne Slot who admits the Premier League has changed.
He said: "We are aware that football has changed in England. We will always try to have our own style, but we cannot shut our eyes for the new reality.
"And that it's not only low blocks, it's also set-piece after set-piece after set-piece. One of the reasons why we haven't been successful in the first half of the season was mainly set-pieces. Yes, I'm fully involved in next season and we have these discussions as well.
"How can we unlock a low block? Wingers are very important to unlock a low block, as we noticed last season with Mo and Luis Diaz.
"Replacing Mo on a one-on-one is probably impossible. So we have to find a way of making it work that the team is stronger."
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