Transfer market: Yan Diomande, €100m race for PSG and Liverpool

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·26. Mai 2026

Transfer market: Yan Diomande, €100m race for PSG and Liverpool

Yan Diomande, a 19-year-old forward for RB Leipzig (under contract until 2030) and the Ivory Coast, has been mentioned amid a race involving some of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain. Journalist Ben Jacobs provided an update on the matter, with Liverpool making him a priority but also potentially turning to Bradley Barcola (the 23-year-old Paris forward). PSG are also in the race for the Ivory Coast international. Manchester United are involved as well.

“The key to any deal will be Leipzig’s asking price, which currently stands at around €100 million.”

Yan Diomande remains a priority target for Liverpool, as reported in April. PSG are also considering a move, while the Leipzig winger is also on Manchester United’s list of options. Liverpool view Diomande as an excellent option, capable of playing on both flanks. The key to any deal will be Leipzig’s asking price, which currently stands at around €100 million. Leipzig would ideally like Diomande to sign a new contract, but do not rule out a sale.

“Bradley Barcola is another target if PSG open the door to a departure.”

Bradley Barcola is another target if PSG open the door to a departure. That is not guaranteed, but PSG’s stance could soften if they find a replacement. Liverpool have a long-standing interest in Anthony Gordon, who nearly joined the club in the summer of 2024, but it is Bayern who remain in talks. Arsenal are another club that rate Gordon highly. As revealed in March, Liverpool are likely to sign either two wingers or one winger and a more versatile forward.”

As with other transfer stories, we are seeing rumors multiply without anything concrete. Diomande is a tremendous talent, and he can certainly attract Europe’s biggest clubs, including PSG or Liverpool, where an attacking signing would make plenty of sense. However, nothing at this stage points to a favorite or a deal beginning to take shape.

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As for Barcola, Liverpool have also been mentioned in a possible race for some time, but there has never been any confirmation whatsoever. For now, the forward could just as easily extend his contract in Paris. But a departure cannot be ruled out. Diomande would then be an entirely logical replacement. Above all, caution is advised while waiting for concrete developments.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.