Liverpool news: Yan Diomande informs Andoni Iraola of decision as Reds boss given £51million answer

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SportFootballLiverpool FCAndoni Iraola's pre-season preparations at Liverpool has been dominated by transfer sagasAndoni Iraola's options to replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool are beginning to thin. The Egyptian superstar departed Anfield at the end of the 25/26 season and his place on the right-wing has yet to welcome a successor.The £34million signing of Spain forward Victor Munoz last month has been the only new addition to Liverpool's attacking line-up.

Iraola could speed up his side's chase for forward reinforcements after he was told of Diomande's latest decision. Real Madrid have entered the race for the RB Leipzig star and are reportedly confident of agreeing a deal for his services.The Spanish giants have had a bid rejected of £85million for his services, but positive talks with the 19-year-old's camp has Jose Mourinho's side in the driving seat.

Diomande has long been linked to Liverpool, who tabled an identical package to Madrid, which was swiftly rejected.The Reds were battling Paris Saint-Germain in the race for Diomande as the French champions were said to be the Ivorian's preference. Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageThe Portuguese giants are said to have included a £51.2m release clause in the Polish winger's contract, with Borussia Dortmund reportedly leading the race for his signature.Thousands of fans upgraded their Premier League matchday last season.