Fabrizio Romano has reported that Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain are in a battle for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, while another reliable journalist has confirmed that attacking midfielder Samuel Martinez is on his way to Anfield.<\/p>\n
TEAMtalk has long reported Liverpool\u2019s interest in signing Diomande from RB Leipzig<\/a> in the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n Sources have told us that Liverpool view Diomande<\/a> as a replacement for Mohamed Salah, who is leaving Anfield this summer.<\/p>\n We understand that Liverpool<\/a> are already in talks with the agents of the 19-year-old Ivory Coast international winger.<\/p>\n RB Leipzig want to keep Diomande and value the teenager at \u20ac100million (\u00a386.2m, $116.4m).<\/p>\n Yan Diomande tops Liverpool \u2018shortlist\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has reported on Monday evening that Liverpool and PSG have placed Diomande at the top of their respective shortlists for the summer of 2026.<\/p>\n Romano said on his YouTube channel<\/a>: \u201cLet me start by telling you that Yan Diomande is absolutely in the shortlist, on top of their shortlist at Paris Saint-Germain<\/a> and at Liverpool.<\/p>\n \u201cThese two clubs are in for Yan Diomande, and the player is considering his options, taking to his agents, talking to the clubs to understand what\u2019s the best option possible for him, in terms of project, in terms of contract, in terms of development, in terms of manager, so, there will be conversations with Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain to decide the best option possible.<\/p>\n \u201cSo, talks will continue, nothing really imminent, but talks will continue.<\/p>\n \u201cOn the other side, there is Leipzig because Leipzig offered Yan Diomande the chance to stay at the club.<\/p>\n \u201cOne more season, leave in 2027, sign a new contract, get better salary and let\u2019s include a release clause into the contract.<\/p>\n \u201cBut, at the moment, Yan Diomande, is still considering to leave this summer.<\/p>\n \u201cIn order to leave this summer, you need to negotiate with Leipzig, and Leipzig want around \u20ac100million, maybe more, for Yan Diomande.<\/p>\n \u201cAlso, based on what\u2019s going to happen with the proposals.<\/p>\n \u201cSo, there will be movement around Diomande.<\/p>\n \u201cGet ready because Liverpool want him, PSG want him, player and Leipzig will dictate the conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n DON\u2019T MISS: True Liverpool stance on sacking Slot, hiring Iraola CONFIRMED as coaching change agreed \u2013 Exclusive<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Samuel Martinez will join Liverpool<\/strong><\/p>\n It emerged last week that Liverpool are set to sign Samuel Martinez from Atletico Nacional<\/a>.<\/p>\n The 17-year-old Colombian attacking midfielder already has a deal in place with Liverpool and will move to Anfield in 2027.<\/p>\n Reliable journalist, Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany, has brought an update on Martinez\u2019s situation.<\/p>\n Plettenberg wrote on X<\/a> at 6:11pm on May 25: \u201cSamuel Mart\u00ednez to Liverpool is a done deal, as reported.<\/p>\n \u201cNext steps: visa process and trip to England for medical examinations.<\/p>\n \u201cAfterwards, he will sign a five-year contract. #LFC<\/p>\n \u201cThe general plan \u2013 depending on wildcard regulations \u2013 is for him to join first-team pre-season from next summer onwards, with his first year planned between Liverpool U21 and the U19 Youth League. @SkySportDE.\u201d<\/p>\n Liverpool keen on Bradley Barcola<\/strong><\/p>\n Romano has also said that should Liverpool lose Yan Diomande to Paris Saint-Germain, then the Premier League club will make a move for French winger Bradley Barcola<\/a>, who could leave PSG this summer.<\/p>\n Romano said: \u201cThen when we talk about wingers, remember what I told you about Liverpool because if Yan Diomande goes to Paris Saint-Germain, Bradley Barcola could really leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a possibility.<\/p>\n \u201cLiverpool wanted Barcola in August 2025, but was not possible to proceed, but Liverpool are still there.<\/p>\n \u201cLiverpool are still interested in Barcola.<\/p>\n \u201cSo, Diomande and Barcola, Barcola and Diomande, these are the two main names for Liverpool.\u201d<\/p>\n