Liverpool are reportedly closing in on RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, who has previously admitted his ambition to play at Anfield. The 19-year-old, valued at around £87m, is considered a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah after the Egyptian confirmed his departure from the club.
Diomande, a self-confessed Liverpool fan, made headlines last year when he declared on TikTok, 'I want to play for Liverpool. I'm a big fan of Liverpool.' However, he later clarified that the comment was intended for his father, who is a devoted Reds supporter. 'It was always his great wish to see me play there someday because he loves the atmosphere at Anfield,' Diomande told Bild.
The Reds are also monitoring Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola as an alternative option. Reports suggest Liverpool would need to spend approximately £86m to lure the France international away from PSG. New manager Andoni Iraola is keen to strengthen his squad ahead of the 2026/27 season, with several key players currently competing at the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Meanwhile, midfielder Wataru Endo has withdrawn from Japan's World Cup squad due to a foot injury, meaning he will not face Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk when the Netherlands play Japan on Sunday. The Reds have seven representatives at the tournament, including Van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, Ryan Gravenberch, Florian Wirtz, Alisson and Alexander Isak.
