Top Liverpool target Yan Diomande has been speaking out about his future once again as the race to sign him heats up.
The 19-year-old looks likely to be one of the big movers this summer, with the Reds well in the mix to sign him.
Although there have been recent claims that RB Leipzig will block Diomande from leaving, he has dropped some more hints to suggest that Liverpool should have some confidence of bringing him to Anfield.
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Diomande dreaming of joining a top side
Having broken out so spectacularly in the Bundesliga this season, Diomande will command a fee as high as £85m to leave Leipzig.
When asked about the prospect of having such a big price-tag attached to him, the Ivorian has admitted that while he isn’t sure if anyone will pay such a fee to get him, he is dreaming of reaching as high as he possibly can.
“Yeah, I heard [about the interest and price-tag]. But I don’t know if it’s going to be okay for everyone to pay that,” he told So Foot via Sport Witness.
“I’m not going to say Paris, Liverpool or Real [Madrid]. But it would be a good idea to play for big clubs. Everyone has ambitions and every day you want to go higher.”
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“So, it was Leganes, today I’m a Leipzig player. I’m not going to hide my desires or my dreams. I want to play for a big club, of course.”
That should give some encouragement to Liverpool, who are reportedly pushing as hard as they can to get Diomande through the door as soon as possible.
Liverpool pushing for ‘quick agreement’ on Diomande
German journalist Florian Plettenberg delivered the latest on Liverpool’s interest in Diomande on Thursday evening, claiming that the Reds are working hard behind the scenes to strike an agreement.
“Behind the scenes, Liverpool are pushing for a quick agreement with Yan Diomande. 19 y/o gem remains one of their top targets,” he said.
“Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City are closely monitoring the situation and have already held talks. There is still no agreement with any club.
“RB Leipzig still want to extend his contract and improve his salary.”
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