Liverpool are monitoring RB Leipzig’s Assan Ouédraogo and Yan Diomande as part of a potential squad overhaul under Arne Slot that could reach a combined valuation of €156 million. According to reports from Bild and TEAMtalk, the Premier League club is tracking the 19-year-old German midfielder and his teenage teammate, a winger, to address long-term succession planning at Anfield. While speculation regarding a formal double bid is intensifying, the German side is expected to demand between €80 million and €100 million for individual components of the pair, significantly exceeding the €10 million Leipzig paid Schalke 04 for Ouédraogo in 2024.
Strategic fit for Slot’s squad transition
The interest in Ouédraogo, a 19-year-old standing 6ft 3in, aligns with Slot’s preference for physically dominant midfielders capable of progressional play. This pursuit comes as Liverpool evaluates the depth of its central options amidst ongoing speculation regarding the futures of Alexis Mac Allister and Curtis Jones. Simultaneously, the scouting of Yan Diomande—who has recorded 13 goals and 9 assists this season—suggests Liverpool are accelerating their search for a long-term successor to Mohamed Salah. Diomande’s output in the Bundesliga mirrors the profile of previous successful Liverpool acquisitions from the Red Bull network, such as Dominik Szoboszlai and Ibrahima Konaté, who both transitioned for fees exceeding €40 million.
Valuation hurdles and player response
Despite the reported €156 million aggregate figure, negotiations remain at an observational stage with significant valuation gaps. While Liverpool’s interest in Ouédraogo is substantive, the player recently dismissed the rumors during a media appearance. Speaking to Walk On, Ouédraogo stated that such reports "go in with one ear and out the other," adding that he is focused on his development in Leipzig to avoid "going crazy" over media speculation. Given that the midfielder has only been at the Red Bull Arena for one full season, Leipzig are under no financial pressure to sell, particularly as they look to maximise the return on a player whose market value has trended sharply upward since his arrival from Gelsenkirchen.
Liverpool scouts are expected to continue monitoring both players through the final weeks of the Bundesliga season before deciding whether to formalise their interest during the summer window.