Overview
- Liverpool are expected to pursue the 19-year-old RB Leipzig winger as a potential Mohamed Salah successor, with scouts reported at his goal-scoring display against Wolfsburg.
- Recent reporting pegs the valuation in the £80–87 million range, with talkSPORT indicating the fee could drop further if Leipzig do not reach the Champions League.
- Leipzig officials have signaled a retention-first stance and are using a hefty price to deter early bids after just one season with the club.
- Manchester United and Chelsea are also tracking Diomande, with German reporter Christian Falk saying United both want him and can afford a deal.
- The Ivory Coast international is delivering a breakout debut campaign after a reported €17.5m move from Leganés, including double-digit goal contributions and 11 league goals cited in recent coverage.