During this heatwave, Paris Saint-Germain has decided to install air conditioning in Liverpool. Yesterday, the Reds took a real cold snap since Yan Diomandé, their priority for the summer of 2026, decided to say yes to the French and European champions. However, for a very long time, the residents of Anfield were in the lead for the 19-year-old winger. They even made an offer of around €100 million for the Ivorian. But it was refused by RB Leipzig, which is not necessarily a seller but which will open negotiations if a proposal of €130 million arrives at its premises.
Failed, the English had planned to come back with a bigger offer for Diomandé, a player who is a lover of the Mersey club as he admitted during an interview. “I want to play for Liverpool. I’m a big Liverpool fan. My father dreams of seeing me play at Anfield one day. It’s also my dream, and I want to make it come true.” All this necessarily made LFC confident. This, despite the competition embodied by PSG. But the Reds took a nice cold shower since the Ivorian, who would also be a fan of PSG, made his choice. He wants to join Paris Saint-Germain.
It’s a disappointment in Liverpool
But everything is not yet complete, while Manchester City is also looking into his case according to Sky Sports. In addition, Leipzig, who has good relations with Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, would like to extend his player according to Bild. Despite everything, an important first step was taken with this decision by Diomandé. For Liverpool, it is a terrible blow. THE Liverpool Echo writes about this: “Hard blow to Liverpool’s transfer hopes. Diomandé would have chosen PSG as his next destination if a departure from Leipzig materialized this summer (…) Missing the priority target of the summer transfer window is a hard blow for Liverpool. There is nothing to celebrate.”
THE Mirror adds for his part: “Yan Diomandé wants to join Paris Saint-Germain this summer if he leaves RB Leipzig, which represents a big blow for Liverpool in their search for a successor to Mohamed Salah (…) The choice of Diomandé risks causing some disappointment at Anfield, given the admiration that supporters have for a player who scored 12 goals and delivered 9 assists in 33 Bundesliga matches last season. Liverpool have already been linked with several attackers this summer, including Bradley Barcola, whose position at PSG could well be affected by the potential arrival of Diomandé.
Ways to forget Diomandé
L’Evening Standard also evokes this failure. “Yan Diomandé chose Paris Saint-Germain as his next club of choice, disdaining Liverpool’s interest in a transfer (…) As they sought to secure the player’s services, Liverpool faced competition from Paris Saint-Germain, to which they ultimately succumbed. Diomandé’s decision is a first blow to Iraola’s transfer plans, but the Spaniard has been proactive during the transfer window, already adding another winger to his ranks in compatriot Victor Muñoz. Liverpool are very disappointed. On the side of the supporters, some are “disgusted” and were counting on this size transfer. Others believe that it is not a bad thing because its price was too high. Whatever happens, the Reds must move on, they who have been overtaken by Paris on another file recalls the THE.
“Liverpool suffers another defeat against PSG. After learning that Yan Diomandé had chosen PSG as his next destination, Liverpool appear to have suffered another blow against the French giant. Maghnes Akliouche would have agreed to join PSG. The English hope to have more success with other targets. The Reds have some ideas in mind to forget Diomandé according to the Liverpool Echo. “Mohamed Salah needs to be replaced, this attack line lacks depth and quality, and Diomandé seems to be heading towards PSG. Bradley Barcola from PSG, Yankuba Minteh from Brighton, Said El Mala, who plays for Cologne, and Matias Fernandez-Pardo, Lille winger also coveted by Aston Villa, are under consideration. But for many, it is Bradley Barcola who has become Liverpool’s priority. It remains to be seen whether PSG will want to install air conditioning again…
