“Fabrizio Romano hints at a potential ‘high-value’ move for Liverpool’s ‘outstanding’ transfer target.”

Fabrizio Romano has indicated that a winger linked with Liverpool is likely to leave his current club in the summer transfer window, though a January move seems unlikely.
RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande has attracted interest from several clubs, with German journalist Christian Falk (via CF Bayern Insider) stressing that the Premier League champions should be taken “very, very seriously” in the race for the 19-year-old.
TEAMtalk reports that the Ivory Coast international, who played in all five of his nation’s matches at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, could command a fee of up to £104m. Leipzig, whose contract with Diomande runs until 2030, are not under pressure to sell.
On his YouTube channel, Romano suggested a summer exit is likely, saying: “Do you think Yan Diomande will move in the summer? Yes. January? That’s complicated. Leipzig made big money last summer with Openda, Sesko, and Xavi Simons, so they don’t need money now—but the summer could be a different story.”
Diomande has impressed this season, scoring seven goals and providing four assists in 17 appearances. Beyond the stats, he has been praised by Thales Paterson, former Director of Soccer at DME Academy, as “nothing short of exceptional,” a “gifted athlete,” and a “team player.” Leipzig coach Ole Werner described him as a “dynamic” winger who excels at counterpressing.
FBref data highlights his elite performance across Europe’s top five leagues, ranking in the top percentiles for metrics such as successful take-ons (99th), non-penalty goals (97th), progressive carries (97th), interceptions (97th), shot-creating actions (93rd), pass completion (88th), blocks (87th), and tackles (85th) per 90 minutes.
Capable of playing on either flank, Diomande would offer Liverpool a versatile option and could potentially develop into Mo Salah’s long-term successor. If recruited from Leipzig, he would follow the path of Naby Keita, Ibrahima Konate, and Dominik Szoboszlai at Anfield.
As Romano’s update suggests, a summer move for the talented 19-year-old seems highly likely, and a competitive race for his signature is expected.