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Liverpool targets Yan Diomande amid alternative plans for summer transfers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 9:55 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Liverpool targets Yan Diomande amid alternative plans for summer transfers

Summary

Liverpool is actively working on multiple transfer targets this summer, focusing on RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande. The club has encountered a rejected offer and is preparing an improved bid of around €115 million. Alongside Diomande, Liverpool is exploring alternatives, including Matias Fernandez Pardo, Said El Mala, and Yacouba Minteh, as part of a contingency plan. This strategic approach aims to maintain leverage during negotiations with Leipzig, especially with Paris Saint Germain also interested in Diomande.

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By the Numbers

•Liverpool aims to sign Yan Diomande this summer.
•A €115 million offer for Diomande has been rejected.
•Alternatives include Matias Fernandez Pardo and Said El Mala.
•Paris Saint Germain is also pursuing Diomande.
•Liverpool's recruitment model emphasizes not relying on a single target.

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9:55 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Jacobs: Liverpool ‘actively working’ on three transfer targets

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