Yan Diomande resists saying 'something crazy' after Liverpool transfer setback

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsTransfersYan Diomande is a player of interest to Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain and he was asked about his future in a new interview ahead of the start of the World CupYan Diomande of RB Leipzig(Image: Getty Images)Yan Diomande gave nothing away about his future as he spoke in an interview amid ongoing interest in him from Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain.Diomande is one of Liverpool's top targets in the summer transfer window following the departure of club legend Mohamed Salah at the end of the season. But reports have suggested the Reds have been dealt a setback.Diomande was asked where he sees himself in five years' time and told Sky Sports: "I am not going to say something crazy...

I want to be one of the best on the field. But I want to go slowly, step by step to reach what I want to do."The 19-year-old is coming off the back of a breakout season with Leipzig following his move to Germany a year ago, having registered 13 goals and 10 assists in 36 appearances in all competitions.Diomande signed a five-year contract upon joining Leipzig from Leganes a year ago, and he stressed that: "My contract is until 2030 so I have four more years."Realistically, nobody expects Diomande to be at Leipzig in four years – and he may not even be there in four months, if Liverpool or Paris Saint-Germain get their way.While Liverpool is on the lookout for a replacement for club legend Salah, PSG is also keeping tabs on Diomande amid the uncertainty surrounding Bradley Barcola's future.Barcola lost his place in Luis Enrique's preferred starting XI this term following the emergence of the prodigious Desire Doue the previous season.PSG is interested in Diomande as a possible replacement for Bradley Barcola(Image: AFP or licensors)In Liverpool's favor could be its likely ability to offer Diomande a guaranteed place in the team, while he would have a battle on his hands to break into PSG's front three, which currently comprises Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembele and Doue.Also in Liverpool's favor are comments Diomande made earlier this year, when he said: "I want to play at Anfield, I want to play for Liverpool.

I’m a big fan of Liverpool.“I’m a big fan of Liverpool because my father’s dream is to see me play at Anfield. So that’s my dream."You know, to fulfill my father’s dream is a dream for me too.”Diomande later slightly rowed back on those comments about his steadfast desire to play for Liverpool, although he did maintain that it is his dad's dream for him to play at Anfield.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCTransfers