Yan Diomande, the 19-year-old Ivorian sensation, has captured the attention of Europe’s elite clubs following a stellar debut season in the Bundesliga. In the 2025/26 campaign, Diomande contributed significantly to RB Leipzig’s return to the UEFA Champions League, netting 12 goals and providing nine assists in 33 league appearances.
Liverpool, seeking to bolster their squad after appointing Andoni Iraola as their new manager, reportedly made an initial offer of €100 million (a base fee of €90 million plus €10 million in bonuses) on June 18th. However, RB Leipzig quickly dismissed this bid.
Sources indicate that RB Leipzig is holding out for a higher valuation, with reports suggesting a figure of €120 million is being discussed. Such a transfer fee would eclipse their previous record sales of Josko Gvardiol (€90 million to Manchester City) and Benjamin Sesko (€76.5 million to Manchester United).
Adding to the competition for Diomande’s signature, Paris Saint-Germain is also rumored to be entering the race to sign the talented 19-year-old. While PSG’s interest is noted, no official offer has been submitted yet.
English Translation:
Yan Diomande (19) scored 12 goals and provided nine assists in 33 Bundesliga appearances in 2025/26 as RB Leipzig secured a return to the UEFA Champions League for the upcoming season. The Ivorian’s standout performances in his maiden campaign in Germany’s top flight have naturally attracted interest from Europe’s top clubs.
On June 18, Liverpool submitted their first offer to sign Diomande, testing the waters with a €100 million (€90 million base fee plus €10 million in bonuses) offer, which was swiftly rejected by Leipzig. Undergoing a rebuild after replacing Arne Slot with Andoni Iraola, Liverpool is expected to submit an improved offer soon.
Leipzig wants more than €100 million for their prized asset, with €120 million being a figure that has been mentioned. Such a fee would make Diomande their biggest departure by some distance, ahead of Josko Gvardiol (Manchester City, €90 million) and Benjamin Sesko (Manchester United, €76.5 million).
However, Liverpool faces competition from Paris Saint-Germain. Les Parisiens are expected to join the race to sign the 19-year-old, although no offer has yet arrived.
