Report: Bundesliga giants fear Liverpool have agreement with target
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Liverpool reportedly reach agreement to sign 19-year-old forward
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Liverpool continue to be strongly linked with highly rated winger Yan Diomande ahead of the 2026 summer transfer window, with growing belief across Europe that a move to Anfield is being seriously discussed. The 19-year-old Ivory Coast international has emerged as one of the most talked about young attackers in the Bundesliga since joining RB Leipzig from Leganes in 2025.
Under Arne Slot, who guided Liverpool to the Premier League title in 2024-25, recruitment planning remains focused on long term attacking depth. Diomande is viewed internally as a potential future successor to Mohamed Salah, reflecting Liverpool’s strategy of targeting players who can develop into elite performers. Sources indicate Leipzig would demand around €100 million for the winger, a valuation that highlights his rapid rise.
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Bayern Munich stance on potential deal
Bayern Munich are also monitoring Yan Diomande, although reports suggest the German champions believe Liverpool may already hold a personal agreement with the player. That interpretation has emerged from discussions inside Bayern, where executives are analysing several attacking options before the window opens.
According to claims circulating on social media, Bayern’s hierarchy see Liverpool as the Premier League club most advanced in talks, although this remains an internal assessment rather than confirmed information. The situation has added intrigue to a transfer race that could shape the attacking plans of both clubs.
Cody Gakpo angle creates fresh intrigue
Alongside interest in Diomande, Bayern Munich are exploring alternatives on the left wing, including Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo. A post shared on X at 7:22pm on February 21, 2026 stated:
“Internally at Bayern there is growing discussion, as I exclusively revealed weeks ago following Yan Diomande’s rejection, about pivoting toward Cody Gakpo as the alternative on the left wing, with influential voices inside the club convinced he would thrive in the Bundesliga’s open transitional spaces in a similar way to Luis Díaz.
“And what has added a new layer of tension in recent days are fresh indications, including signals interpreted from contacts around Gakpo’s representatives, that have led some board members to increasingly believe the Premier League club holding a personal agreement with Diomande could in fact be Liverpool, although this remains an internal reading of the situation rather than confirmed information and is still being handled with caution at executive level.
‘The ironic twist is that Bayern could end up indirectly financing that very move by paying up to £65 million, around €75 million, to sign Cody Gakpo from Liverpool, effectively funding the transfer of the player who rejected them in the first place.
“A scenario that underlines how quickly leverage can shift at the top of the market, even if inside Säbener Straße there are figures insisting they would ultimately be comfortable with such an outcome provided the investment guarantees immediate quality and decisive output on the pitch.’”
Transfer outlook ahead of summer window
As things stand, Liverpool appear well positioned in the race for Yan Diomande, although no formal agreement has been publicly confirmed. Bayern Munich’s parallel interest in both Diomande and Gakpo adds a layer of complexity that could influence negotiations in the months ahead.
For Liverpool, the pursuit aligns with Slot’s evolving squad vision, balancing immediate competitiveness with future planning. For Bayern Munich, strategic flexibility remains key as they assess whether to compete directly for Diomande or pursue alternative solutions in attack.