Liverpool and PSG in talks with Yan Diomande’s camp as Leipzig weighs €100m exit

Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain have initiated formal discussions with the representatives of 19-year-old RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano. The Italian journalist reports that both clubs have opened talks with Diomande’s camp, signalling concrete interest in the young player ahead of the upcoming transfer window.

RB Leipzig is actively seeking to retain Diomande beyond the summer, with the club expecting him to sign a new contract featuring improved financial terms. The proposed deal is understood to include a release clause, a standard mechanism in modern football contracts designed to protect the player’s future mobility while securing the club’s investment.

However, the German club remains pragmatic about its valuation of the winger. Leipzig is reportedly willing to consider an exit if an extraordinary offer exceeding €100 million is received. This threshold suggests that while the club prefers to keep the talent, significant financial incentives could override their retention strategy.

Diomande has publicly addressed the growing speculation surrounding his future. During a media roundtable earlier this month, the winger told Bulinews.com that he is choosing to disregard external noise and maintain his focus on his performance on the pitch. He stated that while recognition from top clubs provides motivation, he leaves such matters outside his professional scope to concentrate on his football.

The interest from Liverpool and PSG highlights Diomande’s rising profile in European football. Despite the attention, the specific timeline for any potential transfer or contract extension remains undefined, and it is unclear whether the current talks have progressed to formal bids or remain in preliminary stages.