Liverpool can land £111m star to delight Andoni Iraola as 'transfer agreement reached'

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The teenager arrived in Germany less than 12 months ago, when Leipzig triggered his £17million release clause to secure his services from Leganes.Having scored 12 league goals in his maiden campaign, Diomande's valuation has soared dramatically. However, they may not need to, with Diomande understood to have a release clause in the vicinity of £86m.

Asked about his future ahead of the World Cup, Diomande said: "I am not going to say something crazy."I want to be one of the best on the field," he continued. "But I want to go slowly, step by step to reach what I want to do."That could be encouraging news if Leipzig are unwilling to sell and no club meets his release clause.

Diomande is deeply appreciative of the platform the German outfit have already provided him.Yan Diomande is thought to have a release clause in the region of £86m (Image: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto)"Nobody knew me before," he said. The only thing I can do for them to say thanks is give everything on the pitch and this is what I am trying to do every day."Liverpool could hold the upper hand in any negotiations with Leipzig, after the Bundesliga club showed interest in Harvey Elliott last summer.