Liverpool F.C. target Yan Diomande would prefer to join Paris St-Germain. The Reds had an initial bid of £69m, plus £17m in add-ons, rejected this month for the 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger.

What happened?

The bid was rejected by RB Leipzig, who insist they are under no financial pressure to sell. Leipzig are expected to demand about £129m for Diomande.

Why it matters for Liverpool F.C.

This development comes as Liverpool F.C. are looking to strengthen their squad, currently standing 5th in the Premier League with 60 points from 38 games. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League standing | 5th | | Points | 60 | | Goal difference | +10 |

What comes next?

PSG's summer planning is being led by chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi, sporting adviser Luis Campos, and manager Luis Enrique. The club aims to make one or two high-profile additions to a squad that won a second successive Champions League and another Ligue 1 title last season.

Liverpool F.C. are also known to admire France winger Bradley Barcola, although sources in Paris say PSG are keen to extend his contract. The Reds signed Spain winger Victor Munoz for £34.5m from Osasuna this month, the first arrival since Andoni Iraola replaced Arne Slot as head coach.

As of 30 Jun 2026, Liverpool F.C. are 25 points behind leaders Arsenal in the title race, with 63 goals scored and 53 conceded.