{"id":245346,"date":"2026-05-26T19:40:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T19:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/hes-better-than-diomande-liverpool-line-up-huge-move-to-sign-87m-forward\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T19:40:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T19:40:15","slug":"hes-better-than-diomande-liverpool-line-up-huge-move-to-sign-87m-forward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/hes-better-than-diomande-liverpool-line-up-huge-move-to-sign-87m-forward\/","title":{"rendered":"He’s better than Diomande: Liverpool line up huge move to sign \u00a387m forward"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Liverpool<\/a> fans have been reminiscing over the past in recent days after the farewells that took place at Anfield after the final game of the 2025\/26 campaign against Brentford.<\/p>\n

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The outing was the final one for attacker Mohamed Salah and full-back Andy Robertson, who both have endured huge success during their respective periods on Merseyside.<\/p>\n

Losing both of the experienced talents will be a bitter blow to Arne Slot<\/a> and his staff, with both playing crucial roles in the Premier League<\/a> title-winning squad of 2024\/25.<\/p>\n

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However, their exits could present a fresh opportunity for new faces to create their own legacy and take the club back to the summit of England\u2019s top-flight.<\/p>\n

The recruitment team have already set their sights high ahead of the summer transfer window, as numerous top-level talents have appeared on their transfer shortlist.<\/p>\n

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\n Liverpool now line up move for \u00a360m European star<\/strong>
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Over the last couple of days, Liverpool have become one of many clubs extremely keen on securing the signature<\/a> of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande this summer.<\/p>\n

The Ivorian international has become one of the continent\u2019s most in-demand talents, as PSG are also said to be strongly considering a big-money transfer.<\/p>\n

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Any deal would be an expensive one for Slot\u2019s men during the upcoming window, with the Bundesliga side demanding a fee in the region of \u20ac100m (\u00a387m) for the youngster.<\/p>\n

Diomande isn\u2019t the only attacking option on the hierarchy\u2019s shortlist at present, with PSG star Bradley Barcola also being named as an alternative option.<\/p>\n

According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are said to be lining up a potential deal<\/a> for the Frenchman in an attempt to bolster the attacking department ahead of next season.<\/p>\n

He also claims that the French club\u2019s interest in Diomande could provide a domino effect, with the 23-year-old set to be allowed to leave if the Ivorian joins the Ligue 1 side.<\/p>\n

Like the Leipzig star, any deal would be a hefty investment for the Reds, as Luis Enrique\u2019s men could command an \u00a387m fee<\/a> for the left-winger this summer according to previous reports.<\/p>\n

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\n Why Barcola would be a better signing than Diomande<\/strong>
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Liverpool\u2019s interest in signing Diomande this summer has been well documented and for good reason amid his form in the Bundesliga throughout 2025\/26.<\/p>\n

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The 19-year-old only joined from Leganes for a reported \u00a319m last year, but has taken to the demands of top-level European football like a duck to water.<\/p>\n

In his 33 league outings this term, the youngster has racked up a sensational tally of 12 goals and nine assists – helping Leipzig secure a third-placed finish under Ole Werner.<\/p>\n

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Most combined G&As in the Bundesliga (2025\/26)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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Player<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Tally<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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Harry Kane<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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41<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Michael Olise<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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34<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Luis Diaz<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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29<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Deniz Undav<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Christoph Baumgartner<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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21<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Yan Diomande<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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20<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Andrej Kramaric<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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20<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Patrik Schick<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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19<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

However, such form hasn\u2019t gone unnoticed, with Slot\u2019s Liverpool evidently wanting a huge move for the attacker when the transfer window opens in early June.<\/p>\n

His ability off either flank would make him a huge asset for the Reds, but a deal for Barcola could prove to be a better addition in their hunt to return to Premier League glory.<\/p>\n

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The Frenchman, who is primarily a left-sided forward, has amassed a phenomenal CV, which includes three Ligue 1 titles and a Champions League trophy.<\/p>\n

He has top-level experience, something which makes him a more attractive proposition than Diomande, with his stats from the 2025\/26 season further demonstrating why he\u2019d be a better signing.<\/p>\n

Barcola, who\u2019s been labelled \u201cworld-class<\/a>\u201d by Gianluigi Donnarumma, has registered the same number of goals this season – but doing so at a better minute per goal ratio.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s also achieved a better shot on target accuracy rate, whilst posting more shots on target per 90 – reaffirming his phenomenal ability with the ball in front of goal.<\/p>\n

The PSG star has also demonstrated his creativity within attacking areas of the pitch, subsequently registering 0.6 big chances created per 90 in Ligue 1 this term.<\/p>\n

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The aforementioned tally ranks him above 96% of attackers across the continent this campaign, with Leipzig star Diomande unable to get near such a figure in recent months.<\/p>\n

Barcola\u2019s dominance over the Ivorian is further reflected in his tally of 8.7 touches in the opposition box per 90 – with the forward often causing defenders huge trouble with his all-round quality.<\/p>\n

\u00a360m for a player of the Frenchman\u2019s talent and experience is an excellent deal for Liverpool, especially considering he\u2019s just 23 and has the chance to improve further in the years ahead.<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s no disputing Diomande is a top prospect at present, but \u00a387m would be a huge sum to fork out on a player who\u2019s only enjoyed one successful season in Europe.<\/p>\n

As a result, Barcola would be a much more valuable addition for the Reds, with the attacker a player who can write his name in the club\u2019s history upon any move to Anfield this summer.<\/p>\n

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