Liverpool are prioritising a new right winger to replace Mohamed Salah, with Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig identified as a top target. A like-for-like replacement is considered impossible, so Liverpool are seeking a player with a suitable profile. Diomande is 19, has nine international caps, and has a release clause around €100m. Liverpool have tracked his current season output, including 13 goals and 10 assists across all competitions. Liverpool have previously signed players from Leipzig, which could enable a player-plus-cash approach. Anthony Gordon and Bradley Barcola are also being considered, while Rio Ngumoha’s development is a factor in transfer decisions. Salah’s departure follows a nine-year spell, and Liverpool’s season performance has been affected by reduced goal output after Luis Diaz’s sale.
"Liverpool are prioritising the signing of a new right winger to replace Mohamed Salah, with RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande a top target. Finding a like-for-like replacement for Salah will be impossible, but Liverpool are actively searching for someone with the right profile. Diomande, the exciting Ivorian forward, fits the bill."
"The 19-year-old, who already has nine international caps, has a release clause around €100m (£86m). Liverpool have been watching him closely this season, in which he registered 13 goals and 10 assists for his club in all competitions. Liverpool have a history of doing business with Leipzig, with recent signings including Dominik Szoboszlai, Ibrahima Konate and Naby Keita."
"While Diomande features prominently in Liverpool's thinking, they are keeping a close eye on others, including Anthony Gordon, the Newcastle United and England forward, who was offered to them in 2024. His pace and versatility would be attractive qualities. Bradley Barcola, the Paris St-Germain attacker, has also been discussed at length."
"Salah ended his nine-year stay at the club with an assist for Curtis Jones in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Brentford. The astonishing influence he has had from the flank is evidenced by his 377 goal involvements (257 scored, 120 assisted) in 442 appearances for the club. It is essential Liverpool make the necessary signings in the forthcoming window if Arne Slot is going to stand any chance of turning public opinion back in his favour."
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