Jurgen Klopp gives Liverpool transfer green light with honest Yan Diomande verdict
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Liverpool are targeting RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande this summer, and former Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has declared the 19-year-old one of the best wingers in the world during World Cup 2026Jurgen Klopp was impressed with what he saw(Image: Getty)Jurgen Klopp has hailed Liverpool target Yan Diomande as one of the finest wingers on the planet. The Reds are stepping up their pursuit of what would be the second signing of the Andoni Iraola era.Having already wrapped up Victor Munoz's move from Osasuna, the arrival of Diomande from RB Leipzig appears to be next on Liverpool's agenda.
The young Ivorian faced Klopp's beloved Germany on Saturday evening at World Cup 2026.Ahead of the Group E encounter, the Anfield icon spoke effusively about the youngster while appearing as a pundit on MagentaTV alongside Bayern Munich great Thomas Muller.Klopp said: "Diomande is one of the best wingers in the world right now. And that's where the support is."Yan Diomande in action against Germany(Image: Megan Briggs, Getty Images)Reports emerging from Germany indicate that new head coach Iraola is already well acquainted with Diomande's abilities, with Liverpool reportedly having already lodged a bid that was rejected.
The Athletic's David Ornstein has reported that Luis Enrique's side will only pursue Diomande if he signals his desire to join Paris, though he has also confirmed the Ligue 1 champions' interest in securing him.It comes as little surprise that some of Europe's finest clubs are vying for his signature, having netted 12 goals in his debut Bundesliga campaign. Diomande was once again in impressive form against Germany, providing the assist for Ivory Coast's opener before they succumbed to a stoppage-time defeat.Yan Diomande has impressed at the World Cup(Image: Getty)Diomande, who was substituted for former Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe in the second half, has dropped a few hints regarding his future.