Yan Diomande could justify RB Leipzig price tag at Liverpool and $159M duo prove it
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool wants to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig but will have to offer more than the €100 million ($115 million/£85 million) it has indicated it would be prepared to payYan Diomande in action for Ivory Coast at the World Cup.(Image: Maciek Gudrymowicz/ISI Photos via Getty Images)Yan Diomande has already established himself as one of the World Cup's breakout stars, but if Liverpool gets a transfer deal over the line for the teenager, it will be no knee-jerk move.It has been obvious for months that the Reds are in dire need of more pace and quality in wide areas ahead of next season. Spanish winger Victor Munoz became the first signing of the Andoni Iraola era last week, and he won't be the last, but more attacking additions are a must.Liverpool has already made it known to RB Leipzig that it would be willing to pay a package worth around €100 million ($115 million/£85 million) for Diomande.But the suggestion in Germany is that the Bundesliga side will not accept anything less than $148 million (£112 million), which, for a 19-year-old who has only one season with Leipzig, initially seems steep.Diomande is clearly a major talent, however, as he has shown at this summer's World Cup.
He was a strong performer against Ecuador on matchday one, and then created his side's goal against Germany by showcasing his blistering pace to stand up and beat Joshua Kimmich.At club level, after arriving from Leganes a year ago, the Ivorian scored 13 goals and assisted another 10 in all competitions.Yan Diomande is Liverpool's primary transfer target(Image: Getty Images)In the context of some other recent deals, too, the sum that Leipzig is hoping to achieve — if he reaches the level of talent that it appears he has — looks more reasonable.On the market this summer, there are very few elite options for the right wing who are going to be on the move. Diomande, even as a teenager, looks to be comfortably the best of them.Anthony Gordon has already moved from Newcastle to Barcelona for a fee of around $91 million (£69 million).On the opposite flank for England against Ghana earlier this week was Noni Madueke, who joined Arsenal for $68 million (£52 million) a year ago.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
Liverpool's need for a player like this, combined with Diomande's ability, could soon make him look worth it.Matt AddisonMatt Addison is the Liverpool FC reporter for Liverpool.com, covering the Reds through written articles, podcasts and videos. He graduated from the University of Liverpool (BA) and enjoys covering Liverpool's youth teams, as well as the first team, and is an FA-qualified football coach and referee.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCEngland Football TeamFIFA World CupTransfersYan Diomande