What happened: Yahoo Soccer reports that Yan Diomande has become Liverpool's top target for the 2026 summer transfer window, with several sources citing a deal worth a reported €100m. As part of the proposed structure, Liverpool would send a midfielder to RB Leipzig. Sporting director Richard Hughes and manager Arne Slot are said to be prioritising pace and width in the rebuild.

Why it matters: The pursuit fits a wider summer overhaul, with Slot having repeatedly signalled Liverpool will look different next season. Diomande has been linked elsewhere — the same RB Leipzig winger PSG were also reported to be chasing — so any agreement involving a player swap would mark a notable step in the chase. A nine-figure outlay would also reset Liverpool's spending benchmark for the window.

What to watch: Watch for confirmation of the fee, which midfielder is included in the RB Leipzig leg, and whether rival interest forces Liverpool to accelerate.