Liverpool are determined to make further significant statements in the transfer market this summer, with the club's project now led by Andoni Iraola, who has already moved decisively to sign Victor Munoz from Osasuna for €40m.
While Diomande remains a priority target for Liverpool's hierarchy, the club is also exploring alternatives given the difficulty of prising the RB Leipzig winger away from Germany this summer.
According to The Athletic, Liverpool have been monitoring Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh, 21, for some time, with his performances at Falmer Stadium drawing growing interest from Anfield.
The same report names Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo, 21, as another player who has caught Liverpool's attention, with his form in Ligue 1 marking him out as a genuine talent. Cologne winger Said El Mala, 19, is also on the list of alternatives being considered.
Despite the broader search, Liverpool's hierarchy continue to regard RB Leipzig star Diomande as their primary target, with the club prepared to commit fully to a deal for the Ivorian if the opportunity arises, even as they keep multiple other options under active consideration in case that pursuit ultimately falls short.
The breadth of names being monitored reflects the scale of Liverpool's ambitions under Iraola this summer, with the club seemingly determined to add genuine attacking quality regardless of which individual deal ultimately comes together. Minteh, Fernandez-Pardo and El Mala each offer different profiles and price points compared to Diomande, giving Liverpool flexibility depending on how negotiations with Leipzig develop over the coming weeks.
Munoz's arrival from Osasuna has already signalled the club's intent to move early and decisively in the market this summer, and the same approach appears set to apply to the wing positions, with Liverpool unwilling to be left short of attacking reinforcements regardless of how the Diomande situation ultimately resolves itself.