{"id":711649,"date":"2026-07-26T07:30:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T07:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/711649\/"},"modified":"2026-07-26T07:30:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T07:30:12","slug":"liverpool-news-yan-diomande-informs-andoni-iraola-of-decision-as-reds-boss-given-51million-answer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/711649\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool news: Yan Diomande informs Andoni Iraola of decision as Reds boss given \u00a351million answer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Andoni Iraola&#8217;s pre-season preparations at Liverpool has been dominated by transfer sagas<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 24: Andoni Iraola the head coach \/ manager of Bournemouth reacts during the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Liverpool at Vitality Stadium on January 24, 2026 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1_GettyImages-2257989667.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Andoni Iraola is still searching for a marquee winger at Liverpool\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Andoni Iraola is still searching for a marquee winger at Liverpool(Image: Catherine Ivill &#8211; AMA\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Andoni Iraola&#8217;s options to replace Mohamed Salah at <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/liverpool-fc\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Liverpool<\/a> are beginning to thin. <a aria-label=\"The Egyptian superstar departed AnfieldLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/mohamed-salah-liverpool-exit-cries-37200199\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">The Egyptian superstar departed Anfield<\/a> at the end of the 25\/26 season and his place on the right-wing has yet to welcome a successor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"The \u00a334million signing of Spain forward Victor MunozLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/victor-munoz-liverpool-transfer-latest-37313287\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">The \u00a334million signing of Spain forward Victor Munoz<\/a> last month has been the only new addition to Liverpool&#8217;s attacking line-up. Speculation of moves for Yan Diomande and Bradley Barcola has been strife, but further incomings have been lacking.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">There is just over a month until the summer transfer window closes and even less until the 26\/27 season commences. Iraola could speed up his side&#8217;s chase for forward reinforcements after he was told of Diomande&#8217;s latest decision. Meanwhile, the Reds could fork out over \u00a350m to solve one key issue.<\/p>\n<p>Diomande makes decision<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Bundesliga match between Hamburger SV and RB Leipzig\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2_Hamburger-SV-v-RB-Leipzig-Bundesliga.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Yan Diomande's future has become clearer\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Yan Diomande&#8217;s future has become clearer(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The transfer saga of Yan Diomande has dominated much of the summer and it could heading towards its conclusion. Real Madrid have entered the race for the RB Leipzig star and are reportedly confident of agreeing a deal for his services.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"The Spanish giants have had a bid rejected of \u00a385million Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/7404309\/2026\/07\/24\/yan-diomande-transfer-real-madrid-psg\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">The Spanish giants have had a bid rejected of \u00a385million <\/a>for his services, but positive talks with the 19-year-old&#8217;s camp has Jose Mourinho&#8217;s side in the driving seat. Diomande has long been linked to Liverpool, who tabled an identical package to Madrid, which was swiftly rejected.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Reds were battling Paris Saint-Germain in the race for Diomande as the French champions were said to be the Ivorian&#8217;s preference. The latest twist in his future now suggests his focus is on a move to the Santiago Bernabeu.<\/p>\n<p>Winger alternative<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Oskar Pietuszewski of FC Porto runs with the ball\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2_2026-Liga-Portugal-Football-Porto-v-Moreirense-Porto-Portugal-16-Mar-2026.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Oskar Pietuszewski has only been at Porto for six months\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Oskar Pietuszewski has only been at Porto for six months(Image: DaiEsportivo\/Action Plus\/Shutterstock)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Liverpool continue to scour the market for a winger and the Reds may look towards the Portuguese league once again to bolster their front-line. According to <a aria-label=\"fussballdatenLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fussballdaten.de\/news\/borussia-dortmund-steigt-rennen-polens-supertalent-ausstiegsklausel\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">fussballdaten<\/a>, Iraola is monitoring Porto wonderkid Oskar Pietuszewski.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The 18-year-old only joined the club in January but has impressed numerous suitors across Europe with his performances, including the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE! <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MirrorFootballLFC#\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Portuguese giants are said to have included a \u00a351.2m release clause in the Polish winger&#8217;s contract, with Borussia Dortmund reportedly leading the race for his signature.<\/p>\n<p>Thousands of fans upgraded their Premier League matchday last season. 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