RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande has stated he dreams of playing for Liverpool, a development that could disappoint Arsenal and Manchester United, who are among the clubs tracking the 19-year-old. The Ivory Coast international has scored seven goals in 16 appearances in all competitions since joining the German side from Leganes, attracting attention from several of Europe's leading clubs.
Speaking during a TikTok live stream, Diomande said he wants to play at Anfield and described himself as a big Liverpool fan. He added that fulfilling his father's dream of seeing him play at Anfield is also his own ambition. Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also reported to be considering a future move for the teenager.
Leipzig, however, are determined to keep the player, who is under contract until 2030. According to The Athletic, the Bundesliga club will only consider offers in the region of €100 million (£87 million). Leipzig chief Marcel Schafer emphasised the club's intention to retain key players for longer periods to maintain continuity, saying: "It is our aim to keep players with us for longer than just one year, because otherwise you don’t achieve any continuity."
Diomande, capped nine times for Ivory Coast, is currently at the Africa Cup of Nations. Liverpool, for their part, may be unlikely to pursue a deal in the near future given their significant summer spending on the likes of Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong. The club's transfer plans could depend on the future of Mohamed Salah, who made headlines earlier this season with comments about his contract situation.
