Liverpool Eye Porto Teen Amid Diomande Doubts

The Merseyside club, now under the guidance of head coach Andoni Iraola, remain determined to add more attacking options before the new Premier League season begins. Pietuszewski, an 18-year-old Polish international, has emerged as a serious alternative after a significant bid for Diomande was rejected.

The teenager only arrived at Porto in January 2026 yet has already impressed enough to attract interest from several top clubs. Reports indicate his contract contains a £51.2 million release clause, and he has earned four senior caps for Poland. While Borussia Dortmund are currently viewed as the frontrunners, Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea are also monitoring the situation closely.

Liverpool have already strengthened their squad with the arrival of Victor Munoz from Osasuna, but Iraola is still seeking additional firepower on the flanks. The team opened pre-season with a 4-2 victory over Sunderland in which academy prospects showed promise, yet the coaching staff prefer experienced wide attackers capable of contributing immediately at the highest level.

Progress on other targets has been limited. Real Madrid have stepped up their pursuit of Diomande and are said to have reached a verbal agreement on personal terms with the Ivory Coast international. Liverpool also retain interest in Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola, though talks have not advanced significantly, while any move for Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior is complicated by the Brazilian’s substantial salary demands.

As the transfer window approaches its later stages, the Reds continue to evaluate further options including Said El Mala and Rayan. With Iraola still searching for the right right-sided attacker, the coming weeks will determine whether Pietuszewski or another name can provide the extra cutting edge the squad requires for the campaign ahead.