{"id":48874,"date":"2026-06-18T17:02:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T21:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/18\/ornstein-scraps-liverpools-bombshell-move-for-yann-diomande-as-reds-dream-winger-signing\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T17:02:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T21:02:29","slug":"ornstein-scraps-liverpools-bombshell-move-for-yann-diomande-as-reds-dream-winger-signing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/18\/ornstein-scraps-liverpools-bombshell-move-for-yann-diomande-as-reds-dream-winger-signing\/","title":{"rendered":"Ornstein scraps Liverpool&#8217;s bombshell move for Yann Diomande as Reds&#8217; dream winger signing"},"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\/06\/18\/ornstein-scraps-liverpools-bombshell-move-for-yann-diomande-as-reds-dream-winger-signing\/#Liverpool_ready_to_pay_E100m_for_Yann_Diomande\" >Liverpool ready to pay \u20ac100m for Yann Diomande<\/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\/06\/18\/ornstein-scraps-liverpools-bombshell-move-for-yann-diomande-as-reds-dream-winger-signing\/#Liverpool_announce_Victor_Munoz_as_first_signing_of_Andoni_Iraola_era\" >Liverpool announce Victor Mu\u00f1oz as first signing of Andoni Iraola era<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Liverpool are firmly in the driver&#8217;s seat to sign RB Leipzig&#8217;s teenage sensation Yann Diomande, according to David Ornstein&#8217;s latest big transfer update.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The highly trusted David Ornstein, writing for X, has released an exclusive bombshell revealing that the Reds are prepared to spend astronomical financial resources to secure their &#8220;dream target&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Despite already making waves in the market, Anfield bosses have indicated that they are not yet done rebuilding their attacking line-up for the new season under head coach Andoni Iraola.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liverpool_ready_to_pay_E100m_for_Yann_Diomande\"><\/span>Liverpool ready to pay \u20ac100m for Yann Diomande<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ornstein revealed that Liverpool have formally informed Bundesliga side RB Leipzig of their intention to offer a huge sum of money approaching 100 million euros (approximately \u00a386.5 million) to lure Diomand to Merseyside.<\/p>\n<p>The explosive Ivorian international, who took Germany by storm last season by winning the Bundesliga&#8217;s Rookie of the Year award, has quickly become one of the hottest young players in world football.<\/p>\n<p>About David Ornstein <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/i\/status\/2067673856765014475\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00d7<\/a>: &#8220;EXCL: Liverpool inform RB Leipzig that they are willing to pay a package approaching \u20ac100m for Yann Diomande. #LFC are firmly in control at the moment, but #RBLeipzig want the 19-year-old and #PSG to remain strong candidates and are considering further options if necessary.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool currently have the upper hand, but the deal is far from formal. RB Leipzig remain desperate to retain their prized asset, with French giants PSG still firmly in contention as favorites.<\/p>\n<p>Due to these complex circumstances, Liverpool are actively considering alternative options in the event of a bottleneck in negotiations.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liverpool_announce_Victor_Munoz_as_first_signing_of_Andoni_Iraola_era\"><\/span>Liverpool announce Victor Mu\u00f1oz as first signing of Andoni Iraola era<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>News of the \u20ac100m signing of Diomande comes on the heels of major new business at Anfield.<\/p>\n<p>The Reds have officially announced the signing of 22-year-old Spain international winger Victor Mu\u00f1oz from Osasuna on a permanent contract.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Want more catchoffside coverage? Add us<span> <\/span>Google recommended sources<span> <\/span>Add trusted news to your favorites list<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Liverpool took the football world completely by surprise by hijacking a deal that was initially thought to have been destined for Newcastle United.<\/p>\n<p>By quickly activating Munoz&#8217;s \u20ac40m (approximately \u00a334.5m) release clause, Liverpool secured the dynamic wide man as their first signing of the Andoni Iraola era.<\/p>\n<p>If Liverpool are able to complement Mu\u00f1oz&#8217;s arrival with a blockbuster signing for Diomande, it would signal FSG&#8217;s aggressive intentions to fill the void left by recent departures in the attack, particularly the departure of Mo Salah.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool are firmly in the driver&#8217;s seat to sign RB Leipzig&#8217;s teenage sensation Yann Diomande, according to David Ornstein&#8217;s latest big transfer update. The highly trusted David Ornstein, writing for X, has released an exclusive bombshell revealing that the Reds are prepared to spend astronomical financial resources to secure their &#8220;dream target&#8221;. 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