Liverpool are reportedly ready to step into the race for highly rated RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, with the club sending scouts to watch him in action.
The 19-year-old featured in Leipzig’s 2-2 home draw against Wolfsburg, a match where Liverpool’s recruitment team were present to monitor his performance up close.
Diomande is expected to be one of the standout transfer stories of the summer window, with several top European clubs already tracking his progress. Comfortable on either flank, he is viewed as a versatile attacking option who could eventually take on some of the responsibility currently carried by Mohamed Salah in Liverpool’s front line. His ability to operate on both wings makes him an attractive fit for a side that values fluid, interchangeable forwards.
RB Leipzig are believed to value Diomande at around £80 million, reflecting both his potential and his growing influence in the Bundesliga. However, that price tag could come under pressure if Leipzig fail to secure Champions League football, a scenario that might force them to soften their stance in negotiations.
For Liverpool, who are reshaping their squad for the long term, Diomande represents a big investment but also a chance to secure one of Europe’s most exciting young wide players.
With interest mounting across the continent, any move is likely to spark intense competition, but Liverpool’s decision to send scouts signals that they are serious about being part of the conversation.
As the summer window approaches, Diomande’s future will be one of the stories to watch, particularly if Leipzig’s season does not go to plan.
