Fabrizio Romano confirms massive Yan Diomande to Liverpool update on Tuesday afternoon…

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed a significant update regarding Yan Diomande’s potential move to Liverpool, which was shared on Tuesday afternoon.

Currently, Liverpool is making a strong effort to secure Yan Diomande’s signature ahead of PSG this summer.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the Reds are able to pursue the Ivory Coast international with greater intensity due to Mo Salah’s exit.

While the Ligue 1 champions still hold a strong interest in the winger, they first need to address the futures of several key players, including Bradley Barcola.

At present, Liverpool seems to be in a better position than PSG in the pursuit of Yan Diomande.

The Reds are currently perceived to be leading the competition to acquire the ‘electrifying’ RB Leipzig winger.

“Diomande is arguably one of the most thrilling and dynamic wingers available,” the transfer expert stated on the Here We Go Podcast.

“Finding young, talented players who excel in one-on-one situations, are fast, can score, and provide assists is quite challenging.

“He is sought after by both Liverpool and PSG. Both clubs remain in contention. Liverpool is making a significant effort and is determined to finalize the deal. For Liverpool, he is an absolute top priority. They are prepared to offer substantial financial incentives to the player to secure the transfer. Conversely, PSG is also interested, but their plans hinge on the situations of Bradley Barcola, Goncalo Ramos, and Kang-in Lee. There are players that need to depart from PSG, while Liverpool has already created room with Mo Salah’s exit and the potential departure of more players.

How long this situation remains favorable for us is yet to be determined.

We find ourselves in quite a challenging predicament as the summer transfer window approaches.

Salah’s departure, along with the possible exit of Federico Chiesa, would leave Liverpool with very few options on the right wing.

It is essential that we sign wingers this summer – it is simply non-negotiable. The reality is that Diomande, despite being valued over €100m, would secure the future of that position and provide an immediate boost in quality.

It seems that Richard Hughes and the recruitment team would prefer to wait a year for this signing, giving the Ivorian the opportunity to grow in the Bundesliga.

However, that is time we cannot spare. PSG remains a contender, and we believe that teams like Bayern Munich and Manchester City will also enter the fray next year.

Thus, there is an urgent necessity to finalize this deal, regardless of the perspective.

What is RB Leipzig asking for Diomande?

Sources affiliated with the club suggest that Leipzig is now demanding £120m.

This is an astonishing amount for a 19-year-old winger, but it is a price that Leipzig is justified in placing on Yan Diomande as the World Cup approaches.

Additionally, with four years remaining on his contract, the German club can be confident of securing a substantial profit next summer, no matter what.

Unfortunately, Liverpool finds itself in a difficult position with no apparent escape.