Liverpool transfer news as the Reds appear to be making a move for RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande, as well as Inter Milan ace Alessandro Bastoni, while transfer target Bradley Barcola has discussed his future.
Liverpool is looking ahead to another huge week of action as the team competes in the Champions League knockouts against Galatasaray over two legs, while the battle for a place in the competition next season through a Premier League finish heats up.
Arne Slot has struggled to gain some consistency out of his side for most of the campaign, as they continue to fluctuate between important wins and frustrating defeats. This season has shown that, despite the record-breaking summer transfer spend last year, there is still work to be done to help transform the squad.
With the next transfer window just a few months away, the Reds are making plans for what their business will look like to take the team to the next level. Options in defence are being considered to join Jeremy Jacquet, who has agreed a deal with Liverpool for the summer, while forwards continue to be on the radar.
So, with that said, here’s a look at the Liverpool.com verdict on the latest transfer news and gossip surrounding the Reds today.
Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig)
Liverpool continues to be linked with a move for some attackers this summer, as Slot needs to find some extra firepower to finish games off. One player who is seemingly on the club’s radar is RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande, who has continued his impressive ascent in recent years.
According to TEAMTalk, the Liverpool hierarchy is willing to make an early move for the 19-year-old in an attempt to beat its rivals to his signature. The report states that the Reds are discussing the possibility of making a push to sign Diomande this summer, while the move isn’t dependent on Mohamed Salah’s future.
The Ivory Coast international has scored 11 goals and assisted seven times in just 27 appearances across all competitions this season. Leipzig are claimed to value Diomande at roughly $116.5million.
Alessandro Bastoni (Inter Milan)
The defence remains an area of concern for Liverpool, even with the arrival of Jeremy Jacquet in the summer. Ibrahima Konate could leave as a free agent, unless the Reds can agree a new deal, while Virgil van Dijk is entering his final year and Giovanni Leoni is returning from a serious knee injury.
With that in mind, Liverpool continues to be linked with peak-age defenders to help bolster the backline, with Alessandro Bastoni the latest name in the mix. That’s according to Football Insider, which claims that the Italian centre-back is a “clear target” for the summer window.
The report states that bids in excess of $108million will be required to negotiate with Inter Milan, though they are desperate to keep hold of Bastoni.
So, with that said, here’s a look at the Liverpool.com verdict on the latest transfer news and gossip surrounding the Reds today.
Bradley Barcola (PSG)
Liverpool has been linked with PSG star Bradley Barcola as he nears the final two years of his contract with the French club. However, the exciting young winger has spoken out about his situation, claiming he is happy at the Parc des Princes and his agent is discussing a new contract.
He told the media before PSG’s clash with Chelsea in the Champions League: “I’m not focused on this [the contract], it’s my agent working on the contract. But I am so happy at Paris St Germain”.