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Liverpool starts talks to sign Yan Diomande amid midfield reassessment

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 8:04 AM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Liverpool starts talks to sign Yan Diomande amid midfield reassessment
Summary

Liverpool has commenced negotiations to acquire Yan Diomande as the club prioritizes midfield recruitment this summer. Uncertainty surrounds several squad members, Curtis Jones, who is in the final year of his contract. Reports indicate Liverpool may consider offers for Jones amid reassessments of their long-term midfield plans. Additionally, a potential future signing includes young German midfielder Kennet Eichhorn, with discussions intensifying over the past two days. Eichhorn, currently a regular at Hertha Berlin, may not join until next summer.

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By the Numbers
  • •Liverpool begins talks for Yan Diomande.
  • •Curtis Jones' contract expires soon, raising speculation about his future.
  • •Alexis Mac Allister's long-term contract discussions have slowed.
  • •Kennet Eichhorn, 16, is being targeted for a future move to Liverpool.
  • •Eichhorn plays regularly for Hertha Berlin and has shown promising talent.
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  • 8:46 AMESPN — Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool begin talks for Y...
  • 7:10 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool advancing on generational transfer as new talks begin
What they're saying
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Michael Edwards is closing in on a generational midfielder. Liverpool are expected to prioritise midfield reinforcements this summer as uncertainty continues to surround several key members of the squ...

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Liverpool begin talks to sign Yan Diomande, and could Man City switch their attention from Elliot Anderson to Sandro Tonali? Transfer Talk has the latest.

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