{"id":47031,"date":"2026-05-12T08:10:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T12:10:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/12\/e100m-winger-tops-liverpool-shortlist-as-reds-aim-to-sign-before-world-cup\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T08:10:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T12:10:55","slug":"e100m-winger-tops-liverpool-shortlist-as-reds-aim-to-sign-before-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/12\/e100m-winger-tops-liverpool-shortlist-as-reds-aim-to-sign-before-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"\u20ac100m winger tops Liverpool shortlist as Reds aim to sign before World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/12\/e100m-winger-tops-liverpool-shortlist-as-reds-aim-to-sign-before-world-cup\/#Yann_Diomande_attracts_the_attention_of_big_clubs\" >Yann Diomande attracts the attention of big clubs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/12\/e100m-winger-tops-liverpool-shortlist-as-reds-aim-to-sign-before-world-cup\/#Signing_the_Ivorian_makes_sense_for_Liverpool\" >Signing the Ivorian makes sense for Liverpool<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Liverpool have positive plans for the next era, with RB Leipzig winger Yann Diomande continuing to attract huge attention across Europe and could lead them to one of the Bundesliga&#8217;s most exciting young attackers.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>The 19-year-old Ivorian has made rapid progress since moving to Germany, and his explosive performances have made him a highly sought-after player for clubs looking to revamp their attacking options.<\/p>\n<div aria-setsize=\"-1\" id=\"message-list_1773822614.804109\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool are expected to rebuild their front line in the upcoming season, and Diomande&#8217;s name will naturally figure prominently.<\/p>\n<p>He has the speed, directness, strong one-on-one ability and confidence to influence the game at a high level despite his age.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yann_Diomande_attracts_the_attention_of_big_clubs\"><\/span>Yann Diomande attracts the attention of big clubs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Diomande joined RB Leipzig in July 2025 and is under contract with the Bundesliga club until 2030, giving Leipzig a good position in future negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>His numbers help explain the excitement. FotMob credits Diomande with 12 goals and 7 assists in the 2025\/26 Bundesliga, while his official Bundesliga profile lists him as a 19-year-old RB Leipzig forward with Ivorian nationality.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that the teenager performed at such a level in one of Europe&#8217;s strongest leagues is precisely why his reputation has risen so quickly.<\/p>\n<p>One of his standout moments came against Eintracht Frankfurt, when he scored a hat-trick in the second half as Leipzig won 6-0.<\/p>\n<p>According to Reuters, Diomande completed the treble in just 18 minutes, becoming the second-youngest player to score a hat-trick in the Bundesliga. This kind of performance highlighted his ability to not only contribute with flash but also decide the game.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signing_the_Ivorian_makes_sense_for_Liverpool\"><\/span>Signing the Ivorian makes sense for Liverpool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Diomande would be a bold but logical addition for Liverpool. The Reds have built much of their modern success around wide forwards who can stretch the defense, press with energy and churn out goals on a regular basis.<\/p>\n<p>Diomande is still developing, but his profile fits the type of dynamic attacker Liverpool often admire.<\/p>\n<p>Diomande has become a priority target for the Reds following Mohamed Salah&#8217;s departure from the club.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are also obvious risks. A transfer fee of almost 100 million euros will put a lot of pressure on a player who is still in the early stages of his senior career.<\/p>\n<p>Leipzig are also known for developing elite young talent and only selling them for the right price, meaning Liverpool will need to be decisive and financially aggressive to make a deal happen.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Liverpool eye rival Premier League goalkeeper to replace club legend Alisson <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool have positive plans for the next era, with RB Leipzig winger Yann Diomande continuing to attract huge attention across Europe and could lead them to one of the Bundesliga&#8217;s most exciting young attackers.The 19-year-old Ivorian has made rapid progress since moving to Germany, and his explosive performances have made him a highly sought-after player [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":37501,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[40],"class_list":{"0":"post-47031","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-football","8":"tag-football"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47031","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47031"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47031\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37501"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47031"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47031"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47031"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}