Liverpool's €100 million Offer for RB Leipzig Winger Yan Diomande Rejected

On 18 June 2026 Liverpool offered RB Leipzig a €100 million package (guaranteed €90 million plus €10 million in add-ons) for 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande. Leipzig rejected the proposal the same day, indicating the amount fell below their valuation.

Liverpool have €100 million Yan Diomande bid REJECTED by RB Leipzig

Following Mohamed Salah’s confirmed departure, Liverpool secured Victor Muñoz from Osasuna for €34.5 million. Diomande, who posted 12 goals and nine assists in 33 Bundesliga games for Leipzig in 2025/26 and earned Man of the Match in Ivory Coast’s World Cup opener, is Liverpool’s primary target. Leipzig has indicated a price near €120 million, with some reports citing €130 million.

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• Early June 2026 – Victor Muñoz signed; 18 June 2026 – Liverpool’s €100 million bid for Diomande rejected by Leipzig.

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• 19 June 2026 onward – Media suggest Liverpool may improve the offer above €120 million, with PSG also interested.

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Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes said the club is prepared to meet a “package approaching €100 million” for Diomande. RB Leipzig, as reported by Fabrizio Romano, stated it is “holding out for a number closer to €120 million” and intends to retain the player, noting interest from Paris Saint-Germain.

Liverpool have €100 million Yan Diomande bid REJECTED by RB Leipzig

Analysts warn the fee would be among Liverpool’s most expensive signings, raising fiscal prudence concerns after two £100 million-plus acquisitions this summer. The high price and PSG competition could force Liverpool to raise its offer or consider alternatives such as Bradley Barcola, Yankuba Minteh or Matías Fernández-Pardo.

Liverpool: Belgium international among four Diomande alternatives 'on the list' as Ornstein reveals €100m 'package'

Reports differ on Leipzig’s exact demand: Sky Sports and Romano cite €120 million, while other outlets mention a €120-130 million range. Liverpool’s initial offer is consistently described as €90 million guaranteed plus €10 million in add-ons, yet some sources refer to it simply as “€100 million” without detail. The timing of any revised proposal remains unspecified.

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• “Fabrizio Romano revealed: ‘EXCLUSIVE: Liverpool are set to sign Víctor Munoz with HIJACK done, HERE WE GO!” — Fabrizio Romano

Liverpool: Belgium international among four Diomande alternatives 'on the list' as Ornstein reveals €100m 'package'

• “Per Fabrizio Romano, RB Leipzig have turned that offer down as they fully intent to keep Diomande for at least another season.” — Fabrizio Romano

Liverpool have €100 million Yan Diomande bid REJECTED by RB Leipzig

• “Fabrizio Romano reports that Leipzig want more than €100m for their prized asset, with €120m a figure that has been mentioned.” — Fabrizio Romano

RB Leipzig stand firm on Yan Diomande’s valuation

• “He wrote on X: EXCL: Liverpool inform RB Leipzig of willingness to pay package approaching €100m for Yan Diomande.” — David Ornstein

Liverpool: Belgium international among four Diomande alternatives 'on the list' as Ornstein reveals €100m 'package'

Liverpool is expected to submit a revised proposal that meets or exceeds Leipzig’s €120 million benchmark. If Leipzig holds firm, Liverpool may pivot to other wingers, including Bradley Barcola or the identified options from Köln, Brighton, and Lille. The resolution will shape Liverpool’s attacking structure for the 2026/27 season and influence transfer-market dynamics among Europe’s elite clubs.

Liverpool's €100m Move for Yan Diomande Rejected as RB Leipzig Hold Firm