Paris Saint-Germain have opened negotiations with RB Leipzig for 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, who has reportedly expressed a preference for the French champions. The teenager emerged as a Liverpool target this summer, but the Reds' approach faces significant obstacles in the coming weeks.

Liverpool were prepared to meet Leipzig's £86m valuation, yet the Bundesliga side now demands substantially more. PSG appear to have the advantage after agreeing personal terms through 2031, leaving Liverpool unwilling to increase their offer. Manchester City continue monitoring developments from the sidelines.

The Anfield club redirected focus toward Diomande after completing the £34.5m signing of Victor Munoz from Osasuna, with new manager Andoni Iraola seeking multiple attacking reinforcements. Liverpool's summer business includes Jeremy Jacquet's £60m arrival, while Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate have all departed.

With Diomande seemingly out of reach, Liverpool must accelerate plans for alternatives as they rebuild their frontline without Salah. The pursuit highlights PSG's financial muscle in European transfer battles.