Liverpool explores alternatives after Yan Diomande transfer setback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 8:55 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Liverpool's pursuit of Yan Diomande has encountered challenges as Paris Saint-Germain positions itself to secure the winger. The Reds' recent bid of €80 million plus €20 million in add-ons was rejected by RB Leipzig, who value Diomande at around €130 million. With Diomande reportedly favoring a move to PSG, Liverpool is evaluating other options, including Said El Mala and Matias Fernandez-Pardo. The club aims to maintain a broad recruitment strategy amid this complex situation, which may also impact their interest in Bradley Barcola.
- •Liverpool's bid for Diomande was rejected by RB Leipzig.
- •PSG is seen as the preferred destination for Diomande.
- •Liverpool is considering alternative targets, including Said El Mala.
- •Bradley Barcola's future may depend on PSG's signing of Diomande.
- •Diomande's current valuation is approximately €130 million.
- 11:50 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Ligue 1 star name checked as Liverpool target
- 8:55 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Liverpool already eyeing alternatives after Yan Diomande rejection
"Barcola emerges as Liverpool weigh Diomande alternativesLiverpool’s summer search for attacking reinforcements has taken another intriguing turn, with Bradley Barcola emerging as one of the leading ...
"Liverpool weighing Diomande alternatives as Barcola link gathers paceLiverpool’s pursuit of Yan Diomande appears to have reached a significant crossroads, with Paris Saint-Germain increasingly confi...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 11:50 AMReport: Ligue 1 star name checked as Liverpool target
Barcola emerges as Liverpool weigh Diomande alternativesLiverpool’s summer search for attacking reinforcements has taken another intriguing turn, with Bradley Barcola emerging as one of the leading ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 8:55 AMReport: Liverpool already eyeing alternatives after Yan Diomande rejection
Liverpool weighing Diomande alternatives as Barcola link gathers paceLiverpool’s pursuit of Yan Diomande appears to have reached a significant crossroads, with Paris Saint-Germain increasingly confi...
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