Yan Diomande speaks out on Liverpool transfer talks with clear World Cup message

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsYan DiomandeLiverpool have made their interest in RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande clear, but the Bundesliga side are reluctant to sell the Ivory Coast international12:32, 26 Jun 2026Updated 12:37, 26 Jun 2026Ivory Coast star Yan Diomande speaks to the mediaLiverpool transfer target Yan Diomande has made clear that his club future can wait, as Ivory Coast prepare for their first-ever appearance at the knockout stages of a World Cup.The Reds made known their readiness to pay up to $114M (£86m) for the RB Leipzig star last week. However, the Bundesliga outfit are reluctant to part with the 19 year old winge r and are keen to open discussions with the player's representatives over a new contract.Diomande's agency, Roc Nation Sports, are understood to have been canvassing some of Europe's biggest clubs for months regarding their intentions towards their client and, while European champions Paris Saint-Germain are also in the running, Liverpool's pursuit is believed to be the most advanced at this stage.Diomande set up two-goal hero Nicolas Pepe on Thursday evening as the Elephants defeated Curacao 2-0 to advance to the last-32 of the 2026 World Cup.Speaking after the match, the Reds' summer target was resolute that a potential summer move was the last thing on his mind, reports the Liverpool Echo.He said: "Right now, I don't know.

I am not thinking about my future after the World Cup."I am trying to put all my energy into the World Cup and we will see what is going to happen after that. Talks between the Reds and Leipzig are understood to be continuing.Diomande's latest remarks follow an earlier suggestion during the World Cup that he is leaving his agency to iron out the details regarding his future.Yan Diomande in action(Image: Steph Chambers - FIFA, FIFA via Getty Images)In an interview given following Ivory Coast's 1-0 victory over Ecuador on 15th June, Diomande said: "A move to the Premier League?

I am an RB Leipzig player, but why not?"."My agents will sort that out. As for me I am more focused on the World Cup, that's the most important thing."It doesn't happen all the time, it's only every four years, so I am making the most of it and for the rest, we'll see."It is understood that while Leipzig are unwilling to part with Diomande, whom they acquired last year from Leganes for approximately £17m, a figure in the region of £112m could persuade the German club to consider a deal.Speaking to Bild earlier this month, however, Leipzig's managing director Marcel Schafer said: "We don't have to say yes to any sum."Yan has no exit clause.