RB Leipzig’s rising star Yan Diomande has broken his silence on the growing rumours surrounding his future, as Liverpool intensify their efforts to land the talented Ivorian winger. At just 19 years old, Diomande has become one of the hottest prospects in global football following an outstanding debut season in the Bundesliga and a string of dazzling performances at the World Cup.

World Cup standout remains tight-lipped about his next move

Following Ivory Coast’s 2-0 triumph over Curacao, Diomande faced inevitable questions about where he might be playing next season. Despite the ongoing speculation linking him with a move to the Premier League, the youngster maintained that his full attention remains on representing his country.

When asked if his club for the upcoming season had been decided, Diomande replied, “That, I don’t know. I am not thinking about my future after the World Cup. I am focusing all my energy on the World Cup and will see what happens afterward – but I can’t say anything about that.”

Liverpool preparing record-breaking offer

The Reds are reported to be leading the race to sign the highly rated winger, as they look to fill the significant gap left by Mohamed Salah. According to recent reports, Liverpool’s management have made Diomande their top target to spearhead a new era under Andoni Iraola, who has approved a bold recruitment strategy.

Liverpool are believed to be assembling a package worth around £86 million (€100m/$114m) to test RB Leipzig’s resolve. Should the deal go through, it would rank among the most expensive signings in the club’s history. However, the German side are said to be holding out for a higher valuation, closer to £112 million (€130m/$148m), before agreeing to part with their prized youngster.

PSG interest and childhood allegiance

While Liverpool possess the financial resources to complete the deal, they face major competition from French powerhouses Paris Saint-Germain. The reigning European champions are keeping a close eye on developments, and Diomande has previously revealed his admiration for the Ligue 1 giants – a factor that could complicate Liverpool’s pursuit.

In an earlier statement that likely raised concerns among Liverpool’s hierarchy, the teenager admitted, “I’ve loved PSG since I was little. I think my father was a PSG supporter.” Nonetheless, Diomande was quick to clarify that his future lies in the hands of his representatives while he remains focused on the ongoing tournament in North America.

Leipzig preparing for post-World Cup negotiations

RB Leipzig have a strong record of selling key players for significant sums, with previous successful deals involving Liverpool for Naby Keita and Dominik Szoboszlai. However, the club remains optimistic about persuading Diomande to commit to a new contract that could include a release clause reflecting his elevated global profile.

For now, Diomande’s focus is fixed on the knockout stages of the World Cup, where he continues to be a central figure in Ivory Coast’s attacking play. Once the competition concludes, a fierce transfer battle is anticipated, with Liverpool hoping their early approach will give them the edge over PSG’s growing interest.