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Liverpool Eye Leipzig Star Diomande; Club Demands €130 Million

6/4/2026

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Liverpool have contacted RB Leipzig about forward Yan Diomande.
Leipzig say Diomande is not for sale and would need a bid over €130 million (£112.4 m, $151.2 m).
The 19-year-old, under contract until 2030 with no release clause, posted 13 goals and 10 assists in 36 games, helping Leipzig reach the Champions League.
Liverpool, after spending £450 m last summer, may balk at the price even though reports value Diomande at up to £85 m.

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Liverpool have contacted RB Leipzig about forward Yan Diomande.
Leipzig say Diomande is not for sale and would need a bid over €130 million (£112.4 m, $151.2 m).
The 19-year-old, under contract until 2030 with no release clause, posted 13 goals and 10 assists in 36 games, helping Leipzig reach the Champions League.
Liverpool, after spending £450 m last summer, may balk at the price even though reports value Diomande at up to £85 m.