Liverpool open talks with €100m super talent to REPLACE Mo Salah

Liverpool spent £450m on new players in the summer transfer window but we are still waiting to see the best of the side this season.

New signings such as Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz have not yet hit their stride and there is a sense that even more attacking reinforcements could be added in 2026.

Although Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong also joined as part of the post-season revamp - it looks likely that gaps will open in Liverpool’s frontline soon and new players could fill them.

We could see an upgrade for Cody Gakpo on the left wing for example where there is a sense that his output could be improved upon.

And on the other side of the attack it remains to be seen what will become of Mohamed Salah.

Talks underway with Diomande

The Egyptian King is contracted to the Merseysiders until 2027 - but looks destined to leave the club soon following a high-profile row with Arne Slot.

The 33-year-old could move to Saudi Arabia in January - opening up a slot in the team for either Frimpong or Federico Chiesa.

Come the summer however and Liverpool will need a new signing who can make an impact - and talks have already begun with stunning RB Leipzig 19-year-old Yan Diomande.

That is according to a report in TEAMtalk - which claims Liverpool are ahead in the race for the €100m-rated Ivorian international.

Diomande only joined the Red Bulls back in summer - on a €20m deal from Leganes. The teenager signed a contract until 2030 and is already showing the kind of form which will surely see him at a bigger club sooner rather than later.

Liverpool in "daily contact" with RB Leipzig star

Diomande has scored six goals and added three assists in his last six Bundesliga matches as Leipzig maintain their very good form.

While it’s not expected that the winger will leave in January, he could well be at Anfield next summer with daily contact between his entourage and the decision-makers at Liverpool.

“While no official bid has yet been lodged with Leipzig, the depth of dialogue with Diomande’s agents – described as “daily contact” – suggests Liverpool are prepared to trigger a blockbuster deal, most likely next summer,” the report reads.

“Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have all held their own discussions with the player’s camp, while Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid continue to monitor developments closely.

“Bayern Munich are also pushing very hard and in regular contact.”

Capable of playing right wing or left wing, Diomande is an electrifying dribbling talent, who possesses incredible pace and finishing ability.

He is destined for great things - being described as Red Bull’s most exciting prospect since Erling Haaland starred for Salzburg.

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