Liverpool are in the process of drawing up a shortlist of exciting winger targets, and reports suggest that a move for an electric Bundesliga star is in the pipeline.<\/p>\n
Arne Slot is thought to be keen on bringing in more competition for the likes of Cody Gakpo and Mo Salah, and an eventual successor to the latter.<\/p>\n
Many exciting names are on Liverpool\u2019s<\/a> radar for the next two transfer windows, but one that may not be familiar to some is RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande.<\/p>\n The 19-year-old joined Leipzig over the summer and has set the Bundesliga alight with his performances, with three goals and three assists in 10 league appearances so far.<\/p>\n Reports from Germany suggested earlier this week that Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City have all been keeping tabs on Diomande<\/a>, with a view to a potential transfer in 2026.<\/p>\n And now, journalist Graeme Bailey has reported that the interest from Liverpool is genuine, and interestingly, claims that Diomande has a HUGE release clause in his deal.<\/p>\n \u201cDiomande is an extraordinary talent. Everyone loves him, and Liverpool are one of those. This boy is remarkable, he\u2019s definitely one to keep an eye on,\u201d Bailey told\u00a0Rousing the Kop.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201c12 months ago, he was playing high school football in America. He is one that everybody wants, a special, special player, and Liverpool are in the mix for sure.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s got a \u20ac100m (\u00a388.4m $116m) release clause, they paid \u20ac20m (\u00a317.7m \/ $23.2m) for him in the summer after he had only been playing football for six months. That shows you how much they liked him; their scouts did a brilliant job.\u201d<\/p>\n TRANSFER DEBRIEF\u00a0<\/strong>\ud83d\udd0e\u00a0Man Utd battle Liverpool for Germany star, Man City lead Rodrygo race, Tottenham eye stunning winger deal<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Liverpool actively searching for their next winger<\/strong><\/p>\n Diomande will not be short of suitors if his career continues on its current trajectory, but luring him from Leipzig will not be straightforward for Liverpool.<\/p>\n The Ivorian international is contracted until 2030, which puts Leipzig in a very strong negotiating position. They may well demand his \u20ac100m release clause in full should the Reds come calling in 2026.<\/p>\n And while the links with Diomande seem to be gathering pace, TEAMtalk understands that they have other wingers on their radar.<\/p>\n TEAMtalk transfer insider Fraser Fletcher revealed in an exclusive update yesterday (November 13) that Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo figures highly on Liverpool\u2019s shortlist.<\/a><\/p>\n Tottenham are also big admirers of the 25-year-old, but Liverpool will be tough to beat in the race should they make a serious move.<\/p>\n Crucially, Semenyo is understood to be \u2018very keen\u2019 on a switch to Anfield.<\/p>\n With Slot on the hunt for a long-term Salah successor, signing a proven Premier League performer like Semenyo, rather than Diomande, might be a better move.<\/p>\n DON\u2019T MISS\u00a0<\/strong>\ud83d\udd34\u00a0Yes or No? Is Antoine Semenyo Liverpool\u2019s best long-term successor for Mo Salah?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Latest Liverpool news: Konate ultimatum \/ Brutal Salah claim<\/strong><\/p>\n Meanwhile, reports suggest that Liverpool have given Ibrahima Konate an ultimatum: sign a new contract or be sold in January.<\/a><\/p>\n Real Madrid are interested in the centre-back, whose current contract at Anfield is set to expire next summer.<\/p>\n In other news, Slot has been urged to DROP Salah from his starting XI after his poor start to the season.<\/a><\/p>\n