Liverpool Eyes Diomande with Elliott as Potential Makeweight

Liverpool is keen on bringing Yan Diomande to Anfield this summer, and they might use one of their own players to sweeten the deal. According to Paul Joyce, the Reds are eyeing the Ivory Coast international, who has downplayed transfer rumors but remains a top target for the club.

Harvey Elliott is also in the spotlight as he returns from a loan at Aston Villa that didn’t go as planned. With uncertainty surrounding his future, Liverpool could offer him to RB Leipzig as part of the Diomande negotiations.

Diomande, a winger valued at around €100 million (£86.3 million), had a stellar season in the Bundesliga, netting 13 goals and providing 10 assists. Liverpool is looking for a right-sided replacement for Mo Salah, and Diomande fits the bill perfectly.

Last year, RB Leipzig showed interest in Elliott but couldn’t meet his valuation. With Liverpool back in the Champions League, they might find it easier to negotiate this time around. Reports suggest that Liverpool could accept a reduced fee of £25 million for Elliott, which could make the swap deal more appealing for Leipzig.

If Liverpool can pull off this swap, it could lower the net cost for Diomande to about £60 million. That’s a reasonable price for a young talent who has already proven himself at a high level. Diomande’s explosive style could inject much-needed energy into Liverpool’s attack.

As the summer transfer window approaches, all eyes will be on how this situation unfolds. Will Liverpool make their move for Diomande? The coming weeks will be crucial.