Liverpool are really pushing to sign Yan Diomande this summer, and Fabrizio Romano has made the winger sound like a genuine priority rather than just another name on a shortlist. Romano says Liverpool are “really pushing” and calling him a “top, top priority”, with Paris Saint Germain also in the race. RB Leipzig are reportedly valuing him at around €140m / £120m.
Why Liverpool are moving hard for him
Romano also says Diomande is Liverpool’s number one target to replace Mohamed Salah. That matters because the club are not being cautious here, they are acting like a team that wants a direct successor, not a depth signing. He adds that Liverpool have already made space with Salah leaving and more players. If you are looking for the clearest reason this story has moved beyond speculation, it is that line.
The numbers back up why Liverpool are interested. Diomande has averaged 7.3 across his last five Bundesliga matches, scored 2 goals, added 2 assists and played 437 minutes. That is the profile Romano was describing when he called him one of the market’s most exciting wingers, because he is giving end product as well as pace and one-v-one threat.
Why PSG still matter in the race
PSG are not out of it, but Romano says their pursuit depends on departures. He names Bradley Barcola, Goncalo Ramos and Kang-in Lee as players who may need to leave before PSG can really move. Liverpool’s situation looks cleaner. They have already created room after Salah’s exit, and that gives them a head start in a chase that could get expensive quickly.
The fee is still only a reported valuation, not a confirmed price, but €140m / £120m is enough to explain why this has become a heavyweight battle. It would also place Diomande among Liverpool’s priciest signings ever. For now, the key detail is simple: Liverpool are acting like the club most determined to get him, and PSG still have work to do before they can match that intent.
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