Liverpool contacts RB Leipzig over Yan Diomande amid transfer interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 8:47 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Liverpool has initiated contact with RB Leipzig regarding a potential transfer for 19-year-old winger Yan Diomande. The German club is reportedly resistant to selling the player, who has drawn attention from Paris St-Germain, as Diomande has indicated a preference for a move to France. Arsenal also faces competition from PSG for young talent, including French forward Eli Junior Kroupi from Bournemouth and striker Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid. Cologne winger Said El Mala has expressed reluctance to join Brentford despite a significant offer from the Premier League club.
- •Liverpool contacts RB Leipzig for Yan Diomande, a 19-year-old winger.
- •Diomande prefers PSG over a move to Liverpool.
- •Arsenal competes with PSG for two players from Bournemouth and Atletico Madrid.
- •Brentford's bid for Said El Mala is rejected as he opts against the move.
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool step up Diomande pursuit - Friday's gossip
- 8:47 PMBBC Sport — Liverpool step up Diomande pursuit - Friday's gossip
"Liverpool make contact with RB Leipzig over a move for Yan Diomande, Arsenal face competition from PSG for two players, Cologne winger Said El Mala not keen on Brentford move, plus more.
"Liverpool make contact with RB Leipzig over a move for Yan Diomande, Arsenal face competition from PSG for two players, Cologne winger Said El Mala not keen on Brentford move, plus more.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 8:47 PMLiverpool step up Diomande pursuit - Friday's gossip
Liverpool make contact with RB Leipzig over a move for Yan Diomande, Arsenal face competition from PSG for two players, Cologne winger Said El Mala not keen on Brentford move, plus more.
- BBC SportJun 4, 2026, 8:47 PMLiverpool step up Diomande pursuit - Friday's gossip
Liverpool make contact with RB Leipzig over a move for Yan Diomande, Arsenal face competition from PSG for two players, Cologne winger Said El Mala not keen on Brentford move, plus more.
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