Liverpool latest: Yan Diomande 'takes transfer step' as forward makes preferred role clear

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He will also welcome Jeremy Jacquet to the club this summer, with the Frenchman's £55million deal having been concluded during Arne Slot's tenure.Amongst the players the Premier League club have been linked with, RB Leipzig starlet Yan Diomande has attracted more attention than any other target. The transfer speculation surrounding the 19-year-old - who is also attracting interest from Paris Saint-Germain - had been circulating long before Iraola took charge.Nevertheless, a fresh development in the pursuit of his signature has emerged, with the Spanish boss also receiving a message connected to the World Cup 2026.

We examine the most recent updates surrounding the Merseyside club.Diomande updateThe ongoing saga of Yan Diomande's future has moved a step closer to a potential Anfield switch. My father supports Paris Saint-Germain, and it's a team I admire as a football fan."It would be a pleasure for me to come and play at Paris with one of the biggest clubs...

Yet the Dutchman has bounced back from his club struggles to produce an excellent start to his World Cup campaign with the Netherlands.He netted twice and provided an assist in their 5-1 thrashing of Sweden in their second group fixture, taking his tally to five goals across his last two World Cup tournaments. It's different where the coach wants me to be, the freedom that I have." For the majority of the campaign, the 27-year-old found himself confined to the left flank, with the inside channel typically occupied by Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz at various points.The Dutchman has been given the chance to operate closer to goal under Ronald Koeman, with his candid admission potentially serving as a signal to Iraola regarding his left-wing position, where the Reds boss now has three viable options to choose from, including Munoz and Rio Ngumoha.