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£87m Yan Diomande to Liverpool deal takes huge step forward
TL;DR
Liverpool's £87m deal for Yan Diomande is progressing as the club plans a major overhaul of their attacking lineup ahead of the summer transfer window.
Key points
- Liverpool plans to overhaul their attacking options
- Yan Diomande's transfer deal is valued at £87m
- The summer transfer window is approaching
- Liverpool's recent acquisitions include Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak
- The club aims to improve after a disappointing title defense
Liverpool
£87m Yan Diomande to Liverpool deal takes huge step forward
Liverpool are plotting a significant overhaul of their attacking options ahead of the summer transfer window opening.
Last year Richard Hughes acquired a whole new strikeforce - adding Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak as well as a playmaker in Florian Wirtz.
And at the end of what is proving to be a disappointing Premier League title defence the club are now eyeing up big changes on the wings.
Mohamed Salah is a confirmed departure while Federico Chiesa is also expected to leave. That would open a spot in Arne Slot’s squad for a one-v-one specialist out wide and it’s clear who the frontrunner is going to be.
Liverpool want Yan Diomande deal
Yan Diomande - the RB Leipzig teenager - has enjoyed a stunning rise since moving to the Bundesliga from Leganes in Spain last summer.
The Ivorian, 19, inked a deal until 2030 and Red Bull got their man for a snip at only £18m.
Diomande - who can play either side of the attack - is quickly outgrowing his confines in German football and in his career following the FIFA World Cup.
Q&A
What is the status of the £87m Yan Diomande transfer to Liverpool?
The transfer deal for Yan Diomande to Liverpool is advancing significantly as the club prepares for a major squad overhaul.
Why is Liverpool looking to change their attacking options?
Liverpool is aiming to revamp their attacking options due to a disappointing Premier League title defense this season.
Who are the other players Liverpool has acquired recently?
Recently, Liverpool added Hugo Ekitike, Alexander Isak, and Florian Wirtz to their squad as part of their attacking strategy.
