Liverpool submit first bid for Yan Diomande as big summer officially kicks off - report

Liverpool's opening bid for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande marks the start of a high-stakes summer transfer window. The Ivory Coast international delivered 23 goal contributions (13 goals, 10 assists) in 36 appearances across all competitions this season, making him a leading option on Liverpool's right flank as Mo Salah prepares for a possible free transfer. It remains unclear whether Liverpool's bid meets RB Leipzig's asking price of €130m (£112.1m), but sources describe the club as relatively optimistic about securing the 19-year-old's signature amid competition from PSG. The report frames this as the first move in a summer saga with top clubs keen on Diomande's pace and potential.