Liverpool make Diomande transfer approach but get instant response to £86.7m bid

Liverpool have hijacked Newcastle's move for Victor Muñoz and are now frontrunners to sign Yan Diomande. The club has informed RB Leipzig they are willing to pay nearly €100 million (£86.7m) to seal a deal for the Ivory Coast forward. Muñoz, meanwhile, has already joined Liverpool for £34.5m from Osasuna. The Athletic reports the Diomande pursuit signals Liverpool's intent to bolster their attack as Mohamed Salah's future at the club remains unsettled.

Diomande's potential arrival would add to a busy transfer window for Liverpool, who are balancing European nights and Premier League title ambitions. Leipzig's asking price and the rapid negotiations indicate a competitive market for top attackers this summer. Official confirmation and further updates are expected as talks progress, with Liverpool aiming to complete deals ahead of the pre-season fixtures. The report underscores Liverpool's shift toward more aggressive recruitment as they prepare for a possible Salah exit and seek to maintain their offensive edge.