Report: Liverpool given encouragement to sign teenage 'sensation' as transfer race heats up
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Liverpool have been given a boost in their pursuit of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande.Diomande has been called a ‘wing sensation’ amid links to the Reds and other Premier League sides that began to emerge in 2025.Now, with the summer transfer nearing, Liverpool are expected to sign a winger, and those close to the teenager have encouraged the Merseyside outfit to make a move. DISCUSS: This is not the game for Rio Ngumoha, nor for the returning Florian Wirtz 👇 Predicted XI Liverpool vs Galatasaray Liverpool encouraged to make Yan Diomande moveLeipzig could reduce Diomande’s price tag if they fail to qualify for next season’s Champions League, which would be a major boost for the Reds.Now, Graeme Bailey on TeamTalk has reported that Liverpool are willing to move early for the 11-goal talent amid interest from rival clubs.Bayern Munich have been linked to Diomande previously, though it remains to be seen if the German outfit can afford his transfer fee.Whether Bayern move or not is probably not that concerning to Richard Hughes and his team, though, as it is said that people close to the 19-year-old are encouraging Liverpool to make their move.
Discuss: Diomande has already proven he’s the BEST replacement for Mo Salah! Diomande, Doue, Williams and Barcola have been named as potential options…Credit: Boris Streubel/Maciej Rogowski/Eurasia Sport Images/David Ramos/Jean Catuffe/Getty Images The player himself, meanwhile, seems pretty relaxed about his future, which he is happy to decide after the 2026 World Cup comes to a close.The news regarding Diomande will come as music to the ears of Liverpool fans, who will have seen this past week that their side are unlikely to be able to sign Bradley Barcola and Desire Doue from PSG, with the French powerhouse having no plans to sell their star wide men this summer.Aside from the aforementioned wingers, it has also emerged that Moussa Diaby is of interest to the Reds.The former Aston Villa winger is now honing his craft in Saudi Arabia with Al-Ittihad, for whom he has scored three and assisted 13 in 33 matches across all competitions this term.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox