Yan Diomande to Liverpool transfer threat emerges after talks held over £87m deal

Yan Diomande to Liverpool transfer threat emerges after talks held over £87m dealRB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande is reportedly a target for Liverpool as they seek a replacement for Mohamed Salah this summerCommentsSportIsaac Seelochan Senior Sports Journalist16:31, 21 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesYan Diomande has been linked with a move to Liverpool(Image: NurPhoto, NurPhoto via Getty Images)Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly poised to enter the race against Liverpool for £87million-rated RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande after holding talks over a potential deal. Recent reports have suggested the Ivorian teenager has been firmly on the Reds' radar, with Liverpool said to have tracked him extensively.‌However, it is understood that Leipzig's hefty asking price for the 19-year-old could deter Liverpool and other interested parties. Premier League rivals Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are also thought to be circling, along with German champions Bayern Munich.‌Sky Sports Germany now report that PSG have thrown their hat into the ring, with the European giants' sporting director Luis Campos said to have 'entered the bidding war'.‌READ MORE: Premier League icon says Luis Suarez is 'disrespected' by English fans – 'it's a shame'READ MORE: Raheem Sterling set for new blow after ex-Chelsea and Liverpool star's Feyenoord strugglesAccording to the report, a meeting between PSG and the player's representatives took place in recent days. Nevertheless, Liverpool are still considered the frontrunners to land the young talent.The Reds are in the market for a new first-team winger this summer, with Mohamed Salah set to depart after nine years on Merseyside.It has been suggested that Liverpool's pursuit of Diomande stems from those at Anfield having 'noticed' the necessity of bringing in a more skilful, rapid wide player capable of breaking down a deep-sitting defence.‌View 2 ImagesLiverpool a...