Liverpool have opened formal talks with RB Leipzig over the signing of midfielder Yan Diomande as new manager Andoni Iraola looks to reshape the squad this summer. Leipzig are holding firm at a valuation of 130 million euros for the highly-rated 22-year-old, who had a standout season in the Bundesliga.


Diomande has emerged as one of the most coveted midfielders in European football and is understood to be keen on a move to the Premier League. Liverpool face competition from other top clubs but are pushing hard to get a deal done before the transfer window officially opens on June 15.