Liverpool spent over £400m this summer on multiple superstar signings and the Reds could be back for more in January or next summer.
They have already identified issues in defense and in wide areas, something that they may address in the upcoming transfer windows.
According to reports via Sky Germany, the reigning Premier League champions have shown interest in Bundesliga wonderkid Yan Diomande, who recently joined RB Leipzig from Leganes.
Leipzig snapped up the 18-year-old Ivorian winger just by noticing his ball progression abilities as they dished out €20m for the teenage sensation.
Diomande has featured in seven matches this season for the Bundesliga outfit and while he has a lot to learn, Leipzig were quick to understand the potential that the Ivorian brings to the table.
Therefore, Leipzig have reportedly slapped a €100m ($116m), quintupling the price that he was bought this summer.
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Interestingly, the winger is yet to secure a goal contribution this season, but it is his potential and skillset that he brings at a tender age of 18.
Diomande has a contract with Leipzig until 2030 without any release clause as multiple top European clubs are monitoring his development.
Who is Leipzig wonderkid Yan Diomande?
Hailed as a ‘street footballer’ for his intricate skills to win 1v1 duels in tight spaces, Diomande has the potential to be one of the best in Europe in his position.
The right-footed left winger has already impressed Leipzig bosses and fans alike with his directness, dribbling ability and powerful ball-striking.
🇨🇮 Yan Diomande
– RB Leipzig
– 18 y/o
– right footed LW+ one of the strongest ball carriers in Europe already; young, small sample of minutes, but truly game-breaking potential… 6 La Liga 90’s last year was enough to move the Red Bull machine to spend €20m this summer pic.twitter.com/N7UBKtbPsd
— Spencer Mossman (@fc_mossman) October 8, 2025
He impressed during the preseason and has now become a sporadic starter for Leipzig, accumulating 399 minutes which includes seven Bundesliga appearances and a DFB Pokal outing, where he scored his first goal for his new club.
Diomande is a mixture of talent and fearless attacking intent and therefore once his decision making improves, he would be an absolute menace for defenders.
The 18-year-old’s potential and performances was not limited to Leipzig as he received his maiden international callup from Ivory Coast and he grabbed the opportunity with both hands.
Diomande scored goals in his first two games for Ivory Coast against Seychelles and Kenya in the World Cup qualifiers, just reiterating his potential and skillset.
If things go as per plan, the teenage sensation could be a vital player for Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae in next year’s World Cup.
Overall, his development at Leipzig is something that will be intriguing to witness as clubs like Liverpool and PSG are already keeping a close watch.
