Liverpool line up Yan Diomande as Mohamed Salah successor

Liverpool are pushing ahead with plans for life after Mohamed Salah and have identified Yan Diomande as their preferred long-term replacement on the right wing.

Journalist Florian Plettenberg reports that the RB Leipzig star has the green light from all key figures at Anfield, with the club stepping up their interest ahead of the summer window.

Talks are already underway with Diomande’s representatives at Roc Nation Sports, although there is still no full agreement and formal negotiations between Liverpool and Leipzig have not started. Leipzig are working hard to keep him, preparing an improved deal and contract extension to reflect his growing importance.

Liverpool are not alone in the race. Paris Saint-Germain have also shown strong interest, having already held talks with the player’s camp as they plan future changes to their own attack. Diomande’s rise this season explains the growing queue of suitors: he has made 32 appearances in all competitions for Leipzig, scoring 13 goals and providing 7 assists, confirming himself as one of Europe’s most exciting wide forwards.

With Salah’s future uncertain, Liverpool’s move for Diomande underlines how seriously they are planning the next phase of their frontline.