Liverpool Closes Offer for Yan Diomande, Pursues New Winger in 40 Million Euro Deal, Sources Say

Liverpool FC has closed its bid for Belgian winger Yan Diomande, according to multiple reports, and is now targeting a new attacking option in a deal reportedly valued at 40 million euros, sources familiar with the negotiations said.

The move comes as Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp seeks to bolster his squad ahead of the 2024-25 Premier League season, with the club’s sporting director, Darren Eaton, confirming the shift in strategy. “We’ve decided to refocus our efforts on a different target that aligns better with our immediate needs,” Eaton stated in a club-issued statement.

Diomande, 23, had been under consideration for weeks, with his current club, Braga of Portugal’s Primeira Liga, reportedly open to a sale. However, Liverpool’s interest appears to have cooled, with the club’s financial directors citing “strategic alignment” as the primary reason for the decision.

While the identity of the new winger remains unconfirmed, European media outlets have linked the Reds to several candidates, including Lorient’s Benjamin Andre and RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku. A source close to the Bundesliga club told Der Spiegel that “Liverpool has shown interest, but no formal offer has been made.”

What Does the 40 Million Euro Figure Mean for Liverpool?

The reported 40 million euro fee—equivalent to approximately £35 million—would mark one of the most significant transfers in Liverpool’s recent history. The sum would place the player among the top-10 most expensive signings in the club’s 133-year history, behind figures like Mohamed Salah (£34 million in 2017) and Virgil van