Yan Diomande to Liverpool transfer latest as new threat to £87m move emerges after talks held

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Recent reports have claimed that Diomande is of interest at Anfield, having been extensively followed by the Reds.However, it is said that the Bundesliga side's asking price for the 19-year-old could put Liverpool and other suitors off. All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageThe Reds will need a new first-team winger this summer with Mohamed Salah to leave after nine years on Merseyside.It has been reported that interest in Diomande comes as those at Anfield have 'noticed' the need to sign a more tricky, pacey winger to unlock a deep defence.Other names linked include Yankuba Minteh, Bazoumana Toure, Francisco Conceicao, Anthony Gordon, Bradley Barcola and Rodrygo.Liverpool's reported focus on a different type of forward has previously been referenced by Reds boss Arne Slot who admits the Premier League has changed.He said: "We are aware that football has changed in England.

We will always try to have our own style, but we cannot shut our eyes for the new reality."And that it's not only low blocks, it's also set-piece after set-piece after set-piece. Yes, I'm fully involved in next season and we have these discussions as well."How can we unlock a low block?

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