Liverpool handed huge Yan Diomande transfer update after £86m proposal

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SportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool have expressed their willingness to pay RB Leipzig around £86m for Yan Diomande, who has become one of Europe's most sought-after attackersLiverpool have been dealt a huge transfer blow as Yan Diomande reportedly wants to join Paris Saint-Germain this summer if he leaves RB Leipzig. The Ivory Coast star has become one of Europe's most sought-after attackers following an impressive first season in the Bundesliga.But in a blow to Liverpool’s transfer hopes, The Athletic report that Diomande has chosen PSG as his next destination should a move away from Leipzig materialise this summer.According to the report, the attacker not only believes the project in Paris gives him the best opportunity to compete for major trophies and the Ballon d'Or, but he also wants to play for Luis Enrique.Diomande set up two-goal hero Nicolas Pepe on Thursday night as Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 to progress to the last-32 of the 2026 World Cup.Speaking after the game, Diomande made clear that his only focus at the minute was helping his country at the World Cup.He said: "Right now, I don't know.

I can say nothing about."Speaking back in April, Red Bull chief Oliver Mintzlaff made it clear that Diomande was not for sale this summer.He said: "I can say: If I were sporting director, I wouldn't sell this young player, who hasn't even completed a full season with us."No matter what price is being asked. I believe he's a player who can still develop further, because he's still very young.

And he can certainly become more expensive."Before he added: "Of course, there are other clubs where players also want to take the next step – FC Bayern is one of them, but also clubs from England and Spain."But we have to expect that a player, even if he delivers outstanding performances here, doesn't leave again after just one year."Therefore, I can only recommend to the management that they keep this player with us for the coming season. And that's naturally an argument for such a young player to then deliver what he's shown in a second season and potentially develop further – also at an international level."So we have many good arguments.