Green light for €100m Mo Salah replacement is a steal

Liverpool have been given a green light to sign a fantastic Mo Salah replacement. And it’s a steal even at €100m.

Replacing Mo Salah is a nightmare situation for Liverpool as there's essentially no player who can step in and fill the void. Salah has been one of a kind for the Reds - you can't bring in someone like for like.

And yet, they have to try. Liverpool will move for a winger this summer, even if he plays a different style and on the opposite side. That's just the reality as this squad needs more pace and more dynamism.

That replacement, then, could be a risk and there's no better risk right now than Yan Diomande. Liverpool have been linked with him consistently over the season as the Ivorian has exploded into life with RB Leipzig.

It's easy to forget that Diomande only has a little over a year of top-flight football under his belt. But he stepped into the senior game with Leganes at the back end of last season and thrived.

That earned a quick move to Leipzig where he's taken like a duck to water with life in the Bundesliga. Adapting isn't a problem for Diomande, clearly.

And that's why he's one of the best risks to take. The winger ticks just about every box you could want: young, quick, versatile, adaptable, scores goals, runs with the ball...

Sky Germany reports that even if Leipzig don't want to sell, they can't exactly reject €100m. The green light is there for a club to pick him up this summer - and it should probably be Liverpool.

Yan Diomande: Situation Summary

Rising Profile and Lyon Performance

Ousmane "Yan" Diomande has cemented his status as one of Europe’s most promising young centre-backs during the 2025–26 campaign with Lyon. Since his high-profile move from Sporting CP, the Ivorian international has been a mainstay in the French side’s defence, appearing in 27 Ligue 1 matches by late March 2026. His elite recovery speed and composure in possession have been vital for a resurgent Lyon side currently fighting for a Champions League qualification spot. His ability to anchor a high defensive line has earned him consistent praise from manager Pierre Sage, marking him as a leader in a relatively young backline.

Transfer Speculation and Valuation

Diomande’s rapid development in France has reignited interest from the Premier League’s elite. Manchester City and Chelsea are reportedly monitoring the 22-year-old’s situation ahead of the summer 2026 window. Lyon remains in a strong position, having secured him on a long-term contract until 2029, and they are expected to demand a fee exceeding €70 million to consider a sale. With the 2026 World Cup approaching, Diomande is focused on maintaining his starting role for Ivory Coast while navigating the intense rumours surrounding a potential move to England.

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