Why Liverpool have doubts about signing Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig this summer
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Liverpool have long been linked with a move for RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande, and a move this summer did seem to make sense with Mohamed Salah leaving.Aside from the Egyptian, the Reds have very little natural quality on the right wing, and as the summer window edges closer, Diomande has been the most heavily linked wide option this year.However, the reported price tag of around £85m is thought to have put doubts into Liverpool’s mind about a move in the 2026 summer window. Give us your predictions for Liverpool’s crucial trip to Villa Park this Friday Will the Reds finally secure Champions League qualification?
Photo Credit: Getty Images/Paul Ellis/AFP Liverpool unsure about Yan Diomande’s price tagDiomande has impressed for Leipzig in the 2025/26 campaign as they sit on the verge of ending the Bundesliga campaign inside the Champions League places.In 35 matches across all competitions, the 19-year-old has scored 13 goals and provided nine assists this term.However, when speaking to Anfield Index this week, journalist Lewis Steele shared the doubts Liverpool have about making a move.He said: “The word I have on Diomande is that Liverpool are just a bit unsure whether to trigger an £85 million-ish fee for a player who in the grand scheme of things is relatively unproven. “His numbers aren’t that good.
They’re not like jump off the screen good.” You can only pick ONE player for Liverpool to sign this summer, who is it? Who should Richard Hughes be targeting above all… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Robin Jones Liverpool’s Yan Diomande alternativesIf a move for Diomande is not on the cards, there are not a lot of options being heavily linked as alternatives.PSG and France star Bradley Barcola has been mooted as someone who could sign and provide cover on both wings.But one recent update suggested that Liverpool may struggle to afford Barcola after they went big in last year’s summer window.A perhaps cheaper alternative has been named previously, with Yankuba Minteh’s price tag shared amid links to the Reds.It is thought Brighton and Hove Albion would want more than £60m for the player, but he has had a pretty underwhelming season, netting three and assisting four.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox