Liverpool target Yan Diomande prefers to leave now as Leipzig brace for fresh bid

Liverpool are set to intensify their pursuit of Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande after RB Leipzig rejected an opening €100 million bid, with the highly rated teenager reportedly eager to leave the Bundesliga club this summer.

The Premier League champions have already strengthened their attacking options with the signing of Victor Munoz from Osasuna for £34.5 million, but they remain determined to add further firepower amid uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah’s future following his departure from Anfield.

Liverpool refuse to back down

Diomande has emerged as Liverpool’s top attacking target and the club are preparing a fresh offer after their first approach was turned away by Leipzig earlier this week.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed that the Reds are ready to return with an improved proposal as they continue their aggressive pursuit of one of Europe’s most sought-after young talents.

“Liverpool are prepared to bid again for Yan Diomandé after opening €100m proposal got rejected.

“RB Leipzig insist to keep Diomandé for one more season, player prefers to leave now.”

The update will encourage Liverpool supporters, with the player’s desire to move increasing hopes that a deal can eventually be struck before the transfer window closes.

Leipzig facing huge profit

Leipzig only signed the 19-year-old from Leganes for £17.3 million last summer, but his value has skyrocketed following a breakthrough campaign in Germany.

The Ivorian winger delivered 13 goals and nine assists across all competitions last season, establishing himself as one of the most exciting young attackers in European football.

A transfer worth more than €100 million would represent a remarkable return on Leipzig’s investment, although the German club remain keen to keep him for at least another year.

Eye-catching display on international duty

Diomande further enhanced his growing reputation on Saturday night despite Ivory Coast’s 2-1 defeat to Germany. The teenager was among his country’s standout performers and once again demonstrated the pace, creativity and direct attacking threat that have attracted elite clubs across Europe.

Liverpool scouts are understood to have monitored his progress closely, and the latest display is unlikely to have weakened their determination to bring him to Anfield.

With Leipzig holding firm and Liverpool preparing a renewed assault, the coming weeks could prove decisive in one of the summer’s biggest transfer sagas. For now, the Reds remain firmly focused on landing their priority target, while Diomande appears increasingly eager to take the next step in his rapidly rising career.