Liverpool’s summer transfer plans have been rocked by a massive setback. Top target Yan Diomande has reportedly rejected a move to Anfield, choosing Paris Saint-Germain as his preferred destination instead, with a five year contract apparently agreed.
The Reds were keen to make a statement under new boss Andoni Iraola, launching a substantial £86m deal to pry the 19-year-old Ivory Coast international away from RB Leipzig.
The Anfield recruitment team had earmarked the winger as the primary long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah.
However, Diomande has now informed Leipzig that his heart is set on playing under Luis Enrique in Paris, believing the project gives him a better platform to challenge for major trophies and individual honours like the Ballon d’Or.
Bradley Barcola now moves to the front of sporting directer Richard Hughes’ priority list. The French forward may well see himself moved down the pecking order at PSG if Diomande signs for the club.
Fabrizio Romano has already joined the dots.
“As I have said many times when discussing Liverpool’s search for a winger, do not forget the name Bradley Barcola,’ he said.
“Barcola was already a player Liverpool admired during the summer of 2025, and he remains on their shortlist for the summer of 2026. My position on that has not changed. Bradley Barcola remains a concrete option for Liverpool.
“Paris Saint-Germain have not yet given the green light for Bradley Barcola to leave this summer. However, in all of my recent updates I have continued to say that there is movement around the player.
“Many sources in France insist that Barcola is not leaving PSG. My information remains different. The situation is still open, and there is still a possibility that Barcola could leave Paris during this transfer window.”
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