PSG waits on Yan Diomandé as Liverpool makes offers to RB Leipzig
BBC Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
PSG is currently on standby regarding the potential signing of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomandé. According to RMC Sport, the 19-year-old Ivorian has not yet made a decision about his future, prompting PSG to hold off on any formal approaches. Diomandé has garnered significant attention for his performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the only player in the 21st century to log 10+ dribbles and 10+ chances across his first three matches. Liverpool has already submitted bids to RB Leipzig for Diomandé, but his intentions remain unclear, leaving both clubs awaiting his decision on the next steps.
- •PSG is prepared to act if Diomandé expresses interest in joining.
- •Diomandé has impressed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with standout statistics.
- •Liverpool is pursuing Diomandé as a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah.
- •Both clubs are currently waiting for Diomandé's career decisions.
- •RB Leipzig remains unaware of Diomandé's intentions regarding his future.
- 5:41 PMBBC Sport — Liverpool target Diomande would prefer to join PSG
- 9:01 AMYahoo Sports — PSG in talks with Leipzig to buy Ivory Coast star Diomande
- 7:20 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool target Yan Diomandé on the verge of joining PSG from RB Leipzig
- 12:41 AMYahoo Sports — PSG reach five-year deal for RB Leipzig wonderkid amid Liverpool links
- 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool fall behind as Yan Diomande prefers PSG
- 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool target Yan Diomandé favours a move to PSG should he leave Leipzig this summer
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande rejects Liverpool for PSG
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — PSG on stand-by in the race to sign Liverpool target Yan Diomandé
"Paris Saint-Germain are in talks with Bundesliga side RB Leipzig to buy Ivory Coast forward Yan Diomande, a source close to the dossier told AFP. The 19-year-old has told the German club he wants to join the French giants and the two clubs opened negotiations after Diomande, who is under contract with Leipzig until 2030, told PSG management he was "very keen" to sign for the reigning European champions this summer, the source added. Born in Abidjan, Diomande spent a few months in 2025 at Spanis
"Paris Saint-Germain have emerged as the frontrunners to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande.According to The Athletic, the 19-year-old has identified PSG as his preferred destination should he leave L...
"Liverpool have suffered a major setback in their pursuit of RB Leipzig’s teenage sensation Yan Diomande.According to The Athletic, Diomande has rejected the Reds after deciding that Paris Saint-Germ...
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External links- BBC SportJun 29, 2026, 5:41 PMLiverpool target Diomande would prefer to join PSG
Liverpool target Yan Diomande would prefer to join Paris St-Germain, as the French club aim to agree a deal with RB Leipzig for the Ivory Coast winger.
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 9:01 AMPSG in talks with Leipzig to buy Ivory Coast star Diomande
Paris Saint-Germain are in talks with Bundesliga side RB Leipzig to buy Ivory Coast forward Yan Diomande, a source close to the dossier told AFP. The 19-year-old has told the German club he wants to join the French giants and the two clubs opened negotiations after Diomande, who is under contract with Leipzig until 2030, told PSG management he was "very keen" to sign for the reigning European champions this summer, the source added. Born in Abidjan, Diomande spent a few months in 2025 at Spanis
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 7:20 AMLiverpool target Yan Diomandé on the verge of joining PSG from RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomandé (19) is on the verge of joining PSG, according to L’Equipe. The back-to-back Champions League winners have stolen a march on Liverpool in the race to sign the covet...
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 12:41 AMPSG reach five-year deal for RB Leipzig wonderkid amid Liverpool links
It's starting to look like Yan Diomande will be joining Paris Saint-Germain in the coming weeks.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 8:13 PMLiverpool fall behind as Yan Diomande prefers PSG
Paris Saint-Germain have emerged as the frontrunners to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande.According to The Athletic, the 19-year-old has identified PSG as his preferred destination should he leave L...
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 7:20 PMLiverpool target Yan Diomandé favours a move to PSG should he leave Leipzig this summer
RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomandé (19) would reportedly favour a move to Paris Saint-Germain should he leave Germany this summer, according to The Athletic.Impressed by the project led by Nasser Al-Khelaï...
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 7:10 PMRB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande rejects Liverpool for PSG
Liverpool have suffered a major setback in their pursuit of RB Leipzig’s teenage sensation Yan Diomande.According to The Athletic, Diomande has rejected the Reds after deciding that Paris Saint-Germ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 4:00 PMPSG on stand-by in the race to sign Liverpool target Yan Diomandé
PSG are waiting to hear from RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomandé (19)’s decision about the next step of his career move before making a move for the Ivory Coast international, according to RMC Sport’...
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