Liverpool's next signing after Yan Diomande decided with deal already done
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Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Victor Munoz and are targeting a deal for Yan Diomande, but the Reds aren't done there. 11:09, Fri, Jun 19, 2026 Updated: 12:36, Fri, Jun 19, 2026 Liverpool want to bring Yan Diomande to Anfield (Image: Getty)Liverpool have secured Victor Munoz as Andoni Iraola's first signing and are wasting no time in pursuing their second as they look to snap up Yan Diomande.
With the World Cup underway, the club have been pushing ahead with transfer activity, including the pursuit of Osasuna's Munoz. Attention will now shift elsewhere and Diomande could well be the club's next acquisition.Liverpool moved closer to securing the highly-rated RB Leipzig winger on Thursday evening, signalling to the Bundesliga club that they are prepared to pay up to €100million (£86.7m) for his services.The swift pursuit of deals for both Munoz and Diomande has caught many off guard, and further reinforcement in midfield could be the next order of business.Bouaddi is another high-profile name to emerge from the World Cup, with Liverpool reportedly having already held preliminary discussions with the player's camp.
The Morocco international turned heads on his tournament debut, orchestrating play as his side fought out a 1-1 draw with Brazil.Liverpool could look to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi this summer (Image: Getty)Liverpool would face fierce competition for his signature, however. Stefan Bajcetic can also operate as a No.6 but has been absent for a year due to injury.Wataru Endo is another option, though he recently withdrew from the World Cup due to an ongoing ankle issue before confirming his retirement from international duty.Following a disappointing campaign, Liverpool ought to prioritise players capable of making an immediate impact, and Bouaddi looks to be the perfect answer to Iraola's impending midfield conundrum.