Yan Diomande has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to join Paris Saint-Germain this summer, dealing a significant blow to Liverpool's hopes of signing the RB Leipzig forward as a successor to Mohamed Salah.
The 19-year-old Ivory Coast international, who joined Leipzig from Leganes last summer, has become one of Europe's most sought-after attackers after a stellar season in the Bundesliga, scoring 12 goals and providing nine assists in 33 matches.
According to The Athletic, Diomande believes the project at PSG offers him the best chance to compete for major trophies and potentially win the Ballon d'Or in the future. Talks between the player and the French club are now accelerating.
Liverpool had earlier communicated a willingness to offer €100 million (£86.8 million) for Diomande, but were informed that fell short of Leipzig's valuation, with the German club demanding at least €130 million (£112.1 million) for their prized asset.
The Reds are preparing for a new era under head coach Andoni Iraola, who replaced Arne Slot last month. Liverpool have been linked with several attackers this summer, including PSG's Bradley Barcola, whose position could be affected by Diomande's prospective arrival.
