{"id":428509,"date":"2026-02-16T10:48:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T10:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/428509\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T10:48:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T10:48:13","slug":"how-liverpool-target-yan-diomande-could-follow-in-florian-wirtzs-footsteps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/428509\/","title":{"rendered":"How Liverpool target Yan Diomande could follow in Florian Wirtz’s footsteps"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Liverpool supporters are beginning to draw up their lists ahead of the summer transfer window, with RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande featuring on plenty of them.<\/p>\n

The 19-year-old has had a breakout season in Germany, hitting eight Bundesliga goals in his debut campaign with Leipzig.<\/p>\n

Pacy, direct and with an eye for goal, Diomande<\/a> looks like being a real star of the future.<\/p>\n

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\"DominikPhoto Credit: Getty Images\/Charlotte Wilson\/Offside <\/p>\n

As they search for new attacking additions, Liverpool are reportedly watching Diomande<\/a> and could bring him in as part of their new strategy of signing young players with big potential. After admitting a fondness for Liverpool<\/a> recently, the teenager once again spoke about the Reds over the weekend. <\/p>\n

But as journalist Fabrizio Romano<\/a> has reiterated, this does not mean Diomande is destined for Anfield<\/a>. Speaking on his YouTube channel<\/a> on Sunday evening, the transfer expert went big on interest from Bayern Munich. However, he did admit that, just as they were with Florian Wirtz<\/a> last summer, Bayern could be beaten to the punch.<\/p>\n

Bayern Munich could lose out on Yan Diomande<\/p>\n

Bayern had thought they had Wirtz sown up last year, until Liverpool convinced the German that they were the best place for his development.<\/p>\n

Outlining Bayern\u2019s interest in Diomande, Romano hinted that there is a chance the same thing could happen again, with Liverpool or a different Premier League side.<\/p>\n

\"YanPhoto by Boris Streubel\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

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\u201cThere is a lot of interest there from several clubs, in England, in France \u2013 because Paris Saint Germain have been monitoring the player \u2013 several clubs are following Yan Diomande who is one of the most interesting wingers around,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

\u201cMan United and Tottenham have been sending their scouts to watch him but we have to absolutely include Bayern as one of the clubs interested. Bayern are following the player closely, my understanding is that Vincent Kompany appreciates the player. <\/p>\n

\u201cThere have also been some reports about Diomande having Liverpool as his favourite club. He clarified today that it\u2019s his father\u2019s favourite club, Liverpool, it\u2019s not directly on Diomande. But Bayern are following the situation. It could be an interesting one for the summer. Bayern are there but we know sometimes when Premier League clubs arrive financially, we saw what happened with Florian Wirtz last summer for example, it can be a big battle.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\"CurtisPhoto by George Wood\/Getty Images What did Diomande say about Liverpool?<\/p>\n

Diomande had Liverpool supporters getting excited when he admitted that he wanted to play for the Reds in early January.<\/p>\n

However, speaking to BILD<\/a> this weekend, the youngster clarified his comments, suggesting that while his father would love to see him play for Liverpool, right now he is focused on being a success with Leipzig.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople made it out to be my dream club. But first and foremost, it\u2019s my dad\u2019s favourite club,\u201d Diomande said. \u201cIt was always his great wish to see me there someday because he loves the atmosphere at Anfield. He always raved about Steven Gerrard. I was too young to see him play. We didn\u2019t even have a TV at home for a long time. I have a lot of respect for Liverpool, but my dream club right now is Leipzig.\u201d<\/p>\n

Diomande also touched on interest from Bayern, again reiterating his commitment to his current team.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s always nice to hear something like that,\u201d he said. \u201cBut I haven\u2019t spoken to anyone from Bayern. It\u2019s not the right time for that. I\u2019m happy here in Leipzig and want to remain fully focused.\u201d<\/p>\n

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