Liverpool already had 4 Yan Diomande alternatives lined up before bombshell PSG decision

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Liverpool is in hot pursuit of Yan Diomande this summer, but with RB Leipzig demanding big money, the Reds also have a number of alternative options on the tableLiverpool may have to look at alternatives to Yan Diomande(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool has already got a backup plan after Yan Diomande delivered a huge transfer blow by picking Paris Saint-Germain, with the Reds having lined up four potential alternatives.The Ivory Coast star has been the Reds’ primary target in the transfer window, with his stock rising as he impresses at the World Cup. Liverpool had already told RB Leipzig it would be willing to do a deal for around $115 million (€100M), although that offer is understood to have been rejected.While the Reds were thought to be weighing up launching a second improved offer, they may now have to admit defeat, with PSG having been handed a clear advantage.According to The Athletic, Diomande has decided he wants a move to the European champions if he is to make a move this summer.The the 19-year-old is said to believe in the project that is being led by PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi and football advisor Luis Campos, and he wants to play for Luis Enrique in the French capital.

What’s more, the winger sees a move to Paris as his best opportunity to regularly compete for trophies and win the Ballon d’Or.PSG is yet to launch a bid for Diomande, although that could change soon, with previous reports suggesting that the European champions were waiting for the green light from the winger before making their move.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.Liverpool is not necessarily out of the picture yet, but the club may have to start looking elsewhere - fortunately, it has already identified a number of alternatives.The Athletic reported last week that Liverpool has had a number of other options under consideration should it not be able to reach an agreement with Leipzig for Diomande.

The report confirms that Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh, Cologne’s Said El Mala and Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo are all being looked at, with the trio having been previously touted elsewhere.Liverpool has shown interest in Crysencio Summerville(Image: Roy Lazet/Soccrates)There has also been some interest in West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville, although nothing has progressed on that front, while Liverpool is also said to admire PSG’s Bradley Barcola, who has been linked with a move to the Reds and Arsenal.Barcola could end up finding himself falling further down the pecking order in Paris if Diomande makes the move to the French champions, which could work in Liverpool's favor, although previous reports have suggested PSG wants to keep the 23-year-old.Liverpool.com says: If Diomande is heading to PSG, then Barcola must be the next target. That would obviously present its own challenges, with PSG likely to be tough to deal with, while the French international will be on much higher wages than Diomande.He does look to be the next best option though, and Liverpool can't really skimp on a winger this summer as it looks for a replacement to the legendary Mohamed Salah.An original version of this article was first published on June 23.