Gary Neville and Ian Wright blown away by Liverpool transfer target at World Cup
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Liverpool are ramping up their efforts to sign the RB Leipzig winger following weeks of negotiations over the teenage forward and he has already made a considerable impression.Diomande, 19, provided the assist for his country's goal against the four-time world champions, delivering the cross that their opponents failed to deal with before Franck Kessie broke the deadlock. A little bit of Amad on the right, but mainly Diomande on this left-hand side, he's been absolutely brilliant."Ex-Everton striker Duncan Ferguson added: "The big players turned up, didn't they?
Diomande, great pace down the left-hand side, and it was a great delivery."He's had a fantastic game, and (Joshua) Kimmich has really struggled against him." Neville then said: "He's one of the most experienced right-backs in the world, and he's toiling in this first half."Arsenal icon Ian Wright interjected: "He looks afraid of him," to which Neville agreed, saying: "He is.Yan Diomande has impressed at the World Cup(Image: Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)"He's a 19-year-old kid; they've had 56 per cent of their attacks down that side, which is massive. And I've been there as an ageing right-back when you've got a young kid who's fearless, and it's not pleasant."Wright continued: "He's definitely lived up to the hype.
His pressing is brilliant, his taking on is brilliant; he's just absolutely tearing them to pieces."Neville then explained: "When you've got someone who's skilful, who can go both ways, and he's quick, you need support. However, Leipzig are believed to be demanding closer to £112m and would prefer Diomande to sign a new contract rather than agreeing to a sale.Reports in the German press on Tuesday evening claimed that Leipzig are happy for the saga to continue given Diomande's value, in their opinion, will only go up.It was also claimed that the club and Diomande's representatives remain in contact about a potential new contract for the winger.