Liverpool are putting in the work on Yan Diomande with a view to exploring a move for the 19-year-old Ivorian speedster.
According to Football Insider, Liverpool are ready to take the next steps required in the pursuit of Yan Diomande. The 19-year-old speedster from RB Leipzig has been one of the more impressive performers in the Bundesliga this term, which has attracted plenty of clubs towards him, including the Merseysiders.
RB Leipzig did very well in identifying and securing a top talent in Yan Diomande when a host of their attackers left in the summer. The Ivorian winger has eight goals and six assists for the Bundesliga giants across all competitions, which has seen him fall on multiple radars in the market.
Liverpool are among a host of top clubs keeping tabs on the 19-year-old speedster with a view to a summer move. Leipzig are likely to slap a massive price tag on the attacking talent, especially given the level of interest in the attacker.
The Merseysiders are reportedly working on taking the next steps in the pursuit of Diomande. The Premier League champions will face competition, with Bayern Munich one of those keen. Liverpool must make an early push to secure the winger, with sound negotiations with Leipzig paramount in this chase.
Leipzig are not in a rush to sell, given they are confident of securing a top fee for the 19-year-old speedster in this market. It remains to be seen whether Liverpool are willing to invest heavily in the winger, especially with big doubts about Mohamed Salah’s future beyond the summer
Yan Diomande to replace Mohamed Salah?
Diomande is possibly seen as a long-term replacement for Salah, with the Egyptian expected to attract offers in the summer. There have been massive problems in the background with the club in the last months, which could see him depart in the summer.
Diomande seems like a good option, but Liverpool are also willing to keep an eye on proven talents, with Michael Olise one of those linked earlier. However, the 19-year-old speedster from Leipzig could be a good investment for Liverpool if they are willing to put in the big money on the table to convince Leipzig.