Andoni Iraola made Yan Diomande transfer gesture as reason for Liverpool rejection revealed

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsYan DiomandeLiverpool was leading the chase to sign Yan Diomande this summer, with plenty of effort put in to land the winger, before Real Madrid managed to get a deal done.Andoni Iraola spoke to Yan Diomande about a transfer to Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images))Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola tried to help get a move for Yan Diomande over the line, but ultimately failed as the winger looked to join other clubs this summer.The winger was viewed as an ideal replacement for Mohamed Salah, having impressed over the past season for RB Leipzig and later Ivory Coast in the World Cup.As soon as the transfer window opened, Liverpool pushed to get the 19-year-old signed up, knowing that there may be some competition for his signature as the market dragged on.Ultimately, it wasn't enough as the Reds were quickly usurped by PSG, who made it clear that it wanted to sign the winger, making for an attractive option to join in the transfer window.As his focus changed to the French capital, it was clear that Liverpool had to move on, while the player then quickly changed his mind to join Real Madrid in a protracted and very public transfer saga.That's not to say that the Merseyside outfit didn't try everything to get Diomande to Anfield this summer, as shown with the efforts that Iraola went to.According to The Athletic, the Ivorian star was attracted by the idea of joining Liverpool, and even had a call with the new head coach to determine how he would fit into the team and the project moving forward.It's a gesture that Iraola has already done this summer, holding a conversation with Victor Munoz to help convince the Spaniard that a switch to Liverpool would be best for his career development.While it certainly put the Reds in a strong position, with Diomande interested in joining the club, the approach wasn't swift enough to get the deal done once PSG and other teams had entered the conversation. Yan Diomande in action at the World Cup(Image: Getty Images)The same report claims that PSG was able to convince the player that it was the best fit for him, while dissuading him from joining Liverpool.It's stated that the team was quickly viewed as being in transition over the next season, while the French club appears ready to compete again after winning Ligue Un and back-to-back Champions Leagues.That seemingly put an end to Liverpool's chances before Jose Mourinho made it his mission to get Diomande to join Real Madrid over PSG, one that he would soon complete.It means Liverpool has missed out on the right winger, and focus has had to shift elsewhere.

Bradley Barcola is heavily linked with a move to Anfield, but that is likely to see him pick up a position on the left flank.PSG's Ibrahim Mbaye is another option who could take up a role on the right, as Iraola looks to get his next forward options after moving on from Diomande.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCYan DiomandeAndoni Iraola