{"id":692595,"date":"2026-01-13T05:58:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T05:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/692595\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T05:58:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T05:58:16","slug":"liverpool-transfer-news-yan-diomande-reveals-reds-dream-as-new-phone-calls-emerge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/692595\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool transfer news: Yan Diomande reveals Reds dream as new phone calls emerge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool continue to be linked with several players this month, but it remains to be seen whether they will dip into the transfer market after a hefty summer outlay<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768283893_492_0_RB-Leipzig-v-SV-Werder-Bremen-Bundesliga.jpg\" alt=\"Yan Diomande\" loading=\"eager\"  \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Yan Diomande wants to play for Liverpool one day\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Yan Diomande wants to play for Liverpool one day(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Liverpool have a few weeks left of the January transfer window to complete any business before the February 2 deadline. So far, the club have made just one addition this month, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/liverpool-transfer-news-read-szoboszlai-36536482\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"confirming the arrival of Mor Talla Ndiaye last week.Link opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">confirming the arrival of Mor Talla Ndiaye last week.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The 18\u2011year\u2011old is expected to link up with the Under\u201121s after arriving on Merseyside. Following a heavy summer spend of \u00a3466million, the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/liverpool-fc\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Reds<\/a> may instead look to line up deals for the summer, particularly after what has been a disappointing campaign so far.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/arne-slot\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Arne Slot&#8217;s <\/a>side sit fourth in the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/premier-league\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Premier League<\/a>, 14 points behind leaders <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/arsenal-fc\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Arsenal<\/a>. The Reds have struggled for consistency, but they have progressed to the fourth round of the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/fa-cup\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">FA Cup<\/a> and remain on course to reach the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/uefa-champions-league\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Champions League<\/a> knockout stages.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/match-reports\/liverpool-barnsley-fa-cup-goals-36540575\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36540575\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Liverpool survive Barnsley scare as Dominik Szoboszlai goes from hero to zero &#8211; 6 talking points<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/liverpool-xabi-alonso-real-madrid-36540613\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36540613\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instant Xabi Alonso sack theory emerges as Real Madrid appoint another ex-Liverpool star<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Off the pitch, several players continue to be linked with a move to Anfield, and with that in mind, <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Mirror Football<\/strong> has taken a look at the latest transfer rumours.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool handed huge Yan Diomande boost<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Yan Diomande has made clear his desire to play for Liverpool, revealing that he is a &#8216;huge&#8217; supporter of the club. The RB Leipzig youngster has quickly become one of Europe&#8217;s standout emerging talents, attracting growing attention across the continent.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Liverpool have naturally been linked with the winger, while Bayern Munich are also reportedly in the chase. German outlet BILD (via <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/sportwitness.co.uk\/i-want-to-play-for-liverpool-bayern-munichs-top-target-wants-reds\/#:~:text=I&#039;m%20a%20huge%20Liverpool,the%20deal%20for%20Arne%20Slot.\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Sport Witness<\/a>) have quoted the RB Leipzig winger saying: &#8220;I want to play for Liverpool.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;I\u2019m a huge Liverpool fan. My dad dreams of seeing me play at Anfield!&#8221; Manchester City and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/chelsea-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Chelsea<\/a> have also previously been named as suitors alongside Liverpool.<\/p>\n<p>Marc Guehi &#8216;phone calls&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sky Germany&#8217;s <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Plettigoal\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\">Florian Plettenberg <\/a>reports that <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/bayern-munich\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Bayern Munich<\/a> sporting director <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/max-eberl\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Max Eberl <\/a>has made fresh phone calls regarding Marc Guehi in an effort to persuade the defender to join him at the Allianz Arena. Eberl is also said to have met Guehi&#8217;s agent &#8216;a few weeks ago.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Bayern are reportedly refusing to give up, while <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/liverpool-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Liverpool<\/a> are understood to be pushing for a summer move and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-city-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Manchester City<\/a> are keen on a potential transfer this winter. Meanwhile, The Athletic reports that Arsenal and Liverpool are the clubs Guehi is interested in joining, though not until the summer when his contract runs out.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768283894_315_0_Crystal-Palace-v-Aston-Villa-Premier-League-Football-Selhurst-Park-London-UK-07-Jan-2026.jpg\" alt=\"Marc Guehi\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Marc Guehi continues to attract interest from the Premier League\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Marc Guehi continues to attract interest from the Premier League(Image: Ian Tuttle\/Shutterstock)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Liverpool had a bid of \u00a335million plus \u00a35m in add-ons accepted last summer, but did not get that deal over the line on transfer deadline day.<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/arsenal-transfer-news-marc-guehi-36519383\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"> Palace reportedly feel they can get a similar fee in January<\/a>, with City very keen after losing key defenders Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias to injury, while <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/john-stones\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"John StonesLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">John Stones<\/a> is also out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/Feq1SEG6mXDIZGTTnek7oz\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Join our new WhatsApp community<\/a> and receive your daily dose of <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Mirror<\/a> <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Football<\/a> content. 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