Yan Diomande is understood to favour a move to Paris Saint-Germain should he leave RB Leipzig during the summer transfer window, according to reports.
Liverpool-linked winger Yan Diomande is reportedly leaning towards Paris Saint-Germain if he leaves RB Leipzig this summer, according to David Ornstein.
The 19-year-old is particularly drawn to PSG’s long-term project under Nasser Al-Khelaifi sporting advisor Luis Campos and head coach Luis Enrique.
He’s attracted by the prospect of regular competition for major trophies and believes a move to the French champions would give him the best chance of securing individual honours like the Ballon d’Or in the future.
Liverpool have options they would choose to pursue if the Diomande deal didn’t get done, and now it looks to be heading towards that conclusion.
Liverpool’s first transfer blow of the summer
Liverpool have been heavily linked with Diomande in recent weeks as part of their recruitment drive under new head coach Andoni Iraola, with reported bids being rejected.
The Reds are aiming to rebuild their attack after Mohamed Salah’s departure and are looking for younger, high-potential forwards.
Diomande’s pace, direct dribbling and versatility make him one of Europe’s most sought-after attacking talents however, PSG’s growing influence in the race seems to have shifted the balance.
The PSG project’s appeal
The French club has built a reputation for targeting elite young talent alongside established stars.
Under Luis Enrique, PSG has also adopted a more structured tactical approach, emphasising collective pressing, positional discipline and a team collective, as well as dominating domestically in France and being back-to-back Champions League winners.
For a young winger like Diomande, the promise of Champions League football and domestic success regularly is a major draw.
Liverpool’s position
Liverpool’s interest in Diomande is believed to remain unchanged, with the club closely monitoring the situation.
However, Diomande’s preference has shifted elsewhere and the Reds will need to reassess their strategy or as even acting quickly to convince him of the Anfield project seems far fetched with his desire stated.
The situation is fluid, with RB Leipzig yet to make a final decision on his availability to anyone, so Diomande may stick or twist, but the French club look his likely suitors.
Author’s View: PSG his likely suitors so Liverpool will have to move on
Diomande’s future is shaping up to be a major summer transfer story with Liverpool and PSG both closely monitoring his situation.
Although no deal has been finalised, PSG seem to be the Ivory Coast internationals preference.
With this news, Liverpool have time to reassess who they’ll target for an out-and-out winger. Time is on their side, but it’s clear the Reds will have to move on.
