Liverpool target £87m Leipzig winger Yan Diomande to replace Salah
Liverpool have identified RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande as their primary target to replace Mohamed Salah at the end of the season.
The Merseyside club have already held concrete talks with the 19-year-old’s representatives ahead of the summer transfer window.
Anfield chiefs have unanimously approved a move for the Ivory Coast international, who carries a reported £87m valuation.
A steep asking price for the rising star
Diomande has enjoyed a breakout campaign in the Bundesliga, registering 13 goals and six assists across all competitions.
Finding a successor has become an urgent priority for manager Arne Slot after Salah confirmed his intention to leave on a free transfer.
French champions Paris St-Germain have also approached the teenage forward’s agents regarding a potential move to Ligue 1.
Player preference boosts Anfield hopes
Despite interest from elsewhere in Europe, the highly-rated attacker reportedly favours a transfer to the Premier League side.
However, negotiating with his current employers will prove difficult, as the German outfit are actively attempting to extend his contract.
Securing Champions League qualification will be crucial for the Reds to finance what would be a substantial premium for his signature.
