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Liverpool pursues Yan Diomande amid Mohamed Salah departure

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 12:25 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Liverpool pursues Yan Diomande amid Mohamed Salah departure
Summary

Liverpool is actively seeking to sign 19-year-old forward Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, as confirmed by David Ornstein. The club faces a significant challenge, with Leipzig valuing Diomande at over €130 million. Liverpool is motivated by the impending departure of Mohamed Salah, creating a gap in their attack. Diomande's strong performance last season, yielding 13 goals and 10 assists, has drawn multiple suitors, including Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City. Ongoing negotiations may reveal if Liverpool can strike a deal for the young talent.

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  • •Liverpool contacts RB Leipzig regarding forward Yan Diomande.
  • •Leipzig demands over €130 million to consider selling Diomande.
  • •Diomande scored 13 goals and provided 10 assists last season.
  • •Competition for Diomande includes Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City.
  • •Salah's departure creates urgency for Liverpool's attacking reinforcement.
Latest Updates
  • 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — David Ornstein confirms Liverpool are pushing to sign Bundesliga star
  • 8:50 AMYahoo Sports — David Ornstein confirms Liverpool are pushing to sign Bundesliga forward
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