RB Leipzig sensation Yann Diomande has reportedly been given the ‘green light’ to join PSG this summer, but the young winger remains strongly tempted by serious interest from Liverpool.
According to the latest report from Foot Mercato, PSG sporting director Luis Campos is determined to revive the French champions after a debilitating campaign.
Campos admitted that the 19-year-old Ivorian has the perfect impact profile to solve the club’s current tactical imbalance on the right flank.
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Liverpool target Yann Diomande gives PSG the green light
PSG have already held multiple meetings with RB Leipzig management in a bid to finalize a deal, but they face stiff opposition from the Premier League.
The French newspaper points out that Liverpool have made Diomand their absolute priority target as they actively plan for life after Mohamed Salah.
The rise of Diomande in Germany explains why European elites are cyclical. The teenager, who only joined Leipzig from Leganes last summer, has completely shattered expectations with an impressive 13 goals and nine assists in 36 games.
His explosive performance earned him the prestigious Bundesliga Young Player of the Year award this season.
Leipzig are in a very strong negotiating position as they have a contract until 2030. Diomande has rejected a potential offer from Bayern Munich but has turned his mind to the proposed project at Anfield, leaving the race completely open.
Liverpool also interested in Bradley Barcola as a substitute
Liverpool’s recruitment team are already planning alternative options, knowing that a bidding war with wealthy teams in Paris could push Diomand’s price to astronomical levels.
According to reports, the Reds are also keeping an eye on PSG’s Bradley Barcola.
The dynamic French international primarily plays on the left, but his versatility, tactical intelligence and frightening speed make him an attractive profile for Liverpool’s rebuilding front line.
If PSG can capitalize on Diomande’s mutual desire to move to the Parc des Princes and complete a package with Leipzig, it could inadvertently push Barcola further down the pecking order behind Luis Enrique and open the door for Liverpool to pounce.
