Liverpool Competes with Man Utd and Arsenal for £87.3m Attacker, Dubbed ‘Next Haaland’

Liverpool remain active in the pursuit of Yan Diomande. Filmogaz.com understands the 19-year-old winger will delay any decision until after the World Cup finals.

Rapid rise in Europe

Diomande joined RB Leipzig last summer. He arrived after a short spell in Spain with Leganes.

This season he has scored 11 goals and provided six assists. It is his first full European campaign.

Market value and comparisons

RB Leipzig have placed a €100 million valuation on the youngster. That figure equates to about £87.3m.

Red Bull staff reportedly liken him to Erling Haaland in potential. Some sources have even dubbed him the ‘Next Haaland’.

Transfer interest

Liverpool have scouted Diomande for more than six months. They possess detailed reports on his performances.

Man Utd and Arsenal are also monitoring the forward. Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Barcelona hold interest too.

Liverpool Competes with Man Utd and Arsenal for £87.3m Attacker, Dubbed ‘Next Haaland’ has circulated in transfer discussions.

Leipzig stance and contract plans

The Bundesliga club are open to selling at the right price. They are equally prepared to retain him for another season.

Talks over a new contract have reportedly begun. Leipzig aim to strengthen their negotiating position.

International stage and World Cup

Diomande is a nine-cap Ivory Coast international. He is expected to feature prominently at the World Cup.

Ivory Coast face Germany, Ecuador and Curaçao in the group stage. The player wants to focus on performance and development.

Liverpool managerial context

At Anfield, Arne Slot faces mounting scrutiny. Fenway Sports Group have started an end-of-season review.

Xabi Alonso is reported as the leading replacement candidate. A former Premier League chief suggested Alonso is ready and waiting if contacted.