Liverpool could use Cody Gakpo in a swap deal to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande in the summer transfer window, according to reports.<\/p>\n
David Ornstein revealed on Thursday that Paris Saint Germain are \u2018not currently as advanced as Liverpool<\/a>\u2018 in the race to sign Diomande this summer.<\/p>\n The main issue standing between Liverpool and securing a deal for Diomande is Leipzig\u2019s stance that they don\u2019t want to sell him this summer, unless a huge bid \u2018in excess of \u20ac130million (\u00a3112.4m, $151.2m)\u2019 is made.<\/p>\n It is a deal Liverpool can probably afford but it\u2019s an incredible amount of money for a 19-year-old who is completely unproven in the Premier League.<\/p>\n Our friends at TEAMtalk reported earlier this week<\/a> that Leipzig are now \u2018confident\u2019 that Diomande \u2018will stay at the club this summer despite Liverpool\u2019s growing determination to sign him\u2019.<\/p>\n New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola is \u2018a huge admirer of the winger\u2019 but the Bundesliga side \u2018believe another season in Germany would benefit both the player and themselves, allowing his value and development to continue accelerating\u2019 and, crucially, Diomande \u2018is not pushing for a move\u2019.<\/p>\n READ: Liverpool star threatens to quit as Romano confirms \u2018deal on\u2019 in double exit<\/a><\/p>\n And in a fresh report from TEAMtalk<\/a>, it is understood that Gakpo, who is the subject of interest from several clubs, could now be used as a makeweight in a deal for Diomande.<\/p>\n The website adds that \u2018sources suggest Gakpo\u2019s situation could potentially become relevant as discussions between Liverpool and the Red Bull group continue\u2019.<\/p>\n It is believed that Gakpo \u2018has concerns\u2019 about his potential role under Iraola with the Netherlands international \u2018unhappy about the prospect of finding himself behind teenage sensation Rio Ngumoha in the pecking order next season\u2019.<\/p>\n Liverpool are \u2018not actively looking to sell\u2019 but are likely to consider offers \u2013 with reports Tottenham are keen to make a bid<\/a> \u2013 for Gakpo with his representatives now \u2018carrying out due diligence\u2019 on possible summer transfers.<\/p>\n READ:\u00a0Liverpool told \u2018huge offer\u2019 for \u00a3100m star would be \u2018accepted\u2019 as summer \u2018expectation\u2019 revealed<\/a><\/p>\n Diomande, who could help Liverpool replace Mohamed Salah, revealed recently that he has always admired Paris Saint-Germain, who are the Reds\u2019 big rivals for the Ivorian\u2019s signature.<\/p>\n Diomande: My father supports Paris Saint-Germain<\/p>\n