Diomande chooses PSG over Liverpool, prompting Reds to target Barcola
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 8:25 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Yan Diomande has decided to join Paris Saint-Germain, concluding Liverpool's lengthy pursuit of the winger. After seeing a €90m offer rejected by RB Leipzig, Liverpool was prepared to submit a new bid. Diomande's choice is influenced by family ties to PSG and his admiration for manager Luis Enrique. PSG has reached verbal agreement with Diomande on personal terms, while formal negotiations with Leipzig are set to begin, as the club seeks over €100m. In light of this development, Liverpool is shifting focus to PSG's Bradley Barcola as a potential replacement.
- •Diomande has made it clear he prefers PSG over Liverpool.
- •Liverpool's previous offer for Diomande was €90m plus add-ons.
- •PSG intends to negotiate a fee above €100m with Leipzig.
- •Liverpool is now interested in Bradley Barcola from PSG.
- •Barcola's position in PSG has weakened due to Diomande's imminent arrival.
- 8:25 AMYahoo Sports — Diomande snubs Liverpool to choose Paris Saint-Germain
"Liverpool’s long pursuit of Yan Diomande appears over, with the winger having set his heart on Paris Saint-Germain.According to Fabrizio Romano, the Reds have responded by switching their attention ...
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