Overview
- Preliminary talks with RB Leipzig have begun for Yan Diomande, who Liverpool have set as their top target on the wing.
- Leipzig value the 19-year-old at about €100m, and Liverpool are exploring staged payments and add-ons to bridge the gap.
- The Bundesliga club hold leverage through a contract running to 2030, and there is no agreement or guarantee he will be sold.
- Liverpool plan to sign two wide players after Mohamed Salah agreed to end his deal early, with Federico Chiesa likely to leave and Cody Gakpo available for sale if strong bids arrive.
- Contract stalemates with Ibrahima Konaté and Curtis Jones could shape budgets and timing for the summer rebuild.