'Let me say': Fabrizio Romano has better news for Liverpool fans on Yan Diomande after Man City debacle

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Liverpool supporters are already turning their attention towards the summer transfer market as they beg for the season to come to an end.The Reds were hammered 4-0 by Manchester City on Saturday, with the only small mercy being that they likely have only nine more matches to suffer through.The hope is that Liverpool then add to their bedraggled squad with some real quality in the off-season, with RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande seemingly a prime target. Who was Liverpool’s worst player during the abysmal defeat against Man City?

Some PATHETIC displays 😡 Photo by Shaun Brooks – CameraSport via Getty Images As the Reds were succumbing to a chastening defeat in Manchester on Saturday, journalist Fabrizio Romano was confirming Liverpool’s interest in the 19-year-old and declaring that a big offer could see him land at Anfield.‘Big money’ could secure Diomande for LiverpoolLiverpool could really have used a player like Diomande against City, and speaking on his YouTube channel during the match, Romano put the Reds’ interest in the youngster into context.“One of the big names to follow for the upcoming months and years is Yan Diomande,” he said. This is the conversation ongoing, let’s see which way they decide to take.”Romano then turned his attention to Liverpool specifically, confirming that Diomande is one of the players being assessed as a potential attacking addition.“Let me mention on a specific note, Liverpool,” he said.

“Liverpool are looking at wingers, Diomande is one of the players they have been monitoring and they have been following. But they keep insisting on this possibility to include a release clause and keep the player for one more season.” Rate Arne Slot’s second season as Liverpool head coach Can anyone make a serious argument for higher than a C? 😶 Photo Credit: Getty Images/Carl Recine Analysis: Diomande may be too costly for LiverpoolAlthough many supporters would like to see Diomande arrive this summer, their dwindling performances on the pitch may get in the way of that.If Liverpool do not qualify for next season’s Champions League, it feels improbable that they will be able to afford Diomande’s asking price.Leipzig are reportedly wanting more than £80m to sell the Ivorian, making him a hugely expensive gamble for a Liverpool team desperate for instant results.It has been clear all season long that the Reds need some impetus in wide areas, but with so much interest in Diomande, Leipzig are likely to achieve the sale they want.