Yan Diomande transfer statement sends Liverpool back to the drawing board

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Liverpool will have to reassess their transfer plans out wide after Yan Diomande made his summer intentions clear. The RB Leipzig forward has emerged as one of the leading candidates to eventually replace Mohamed Salah, with the 19-year-old already looking like one of the best young attackers in Europe.

Liverpool have been linked heavily with Diomande, and it is easy to see why. Should Arne Slot drop Mohamed Salah from the squad to face Brentford? 👀 A sour end could be in store… Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images But after Leipzig secured Champions League qualification, it now sounds like the teenager has little interest in going anywhere this summer.Yan Diomande commits future to RB Leipzig amid Liverpool interestFor a while, Diomande was one of the standout names on Liverpool’s shortlist to replace Salah.Bayern Munich have also been credited with interest, but the Reds looked to be right in the mix as they search for a long-term answer to the Egyptian’s looming departure.

Diomande is one of the best teenagers in Europe, who has already produced 23 goal contributions in 36 games for Leipzig and established himself on the international stage. Diomande looked like he ticked most of those boxes.Now, Liverpool have to go back to the drawing board.READ MORE: Liverpool can target Premier League club for two top signings and their manager this summerJoin Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox