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Today — 27 March 2026Main stream

Update: Liverpool ready to go all in with historic €100m transfer to replace Mohamed Salah

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By:Mark Brus
27 March 2026 at 12:20

Liverpool reportedly look ready to go all in for the transfer of RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande as their replacement for Mohamed Salah this summer.

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There’s been a lot of speculation about wingers Liverpool could sign in the next transfer window, with Diomande frequently mentioned as a top target.

Below are some key recent updates on the Diomande to Liverpool story…

Now a new update from Fichajes states that LFC look to have decided to make Diomande their priority target, even if he costs €100m.

Liverpool prepare historic Yan Diomande transfer investment

According to Fichajes, Liverpool are ready to make a ‘historic’ investment in Diomande as they prepare for the post-Salah era.

The talented 19-year-old has shone in the Bundesliga, establishing himself as one of the most exciting young players in Europe’s big five leagues.

With ten goals and six assists in the German top flight this season, it’s easy to see Diomande having an impact with better players around him, so a move to Anfield could be an ideal next step in his career.

It won’t be easy replacing a club legend like Salah, but Diomande looks like one of the more realistic options out there right now as Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise surely won’t be available.

Yan Diomande Transfer Fit

Using our Transfer Fit rating system, we’ve scored Diomande a strong fit as a potential signing for Liverpool.

Yan Diomande TOTAL SCORE: 17/25
Transfer fee *
Performance *****
Achievements **
Career phase ****
Squad need *****

He’d be expensive, which is one weakness, while he’s also inexperienced, but that means there’s a huge amount of potential for him to improve as he gets older.

How happy would you be with Diomande joining Liverpool? Give us your thoughts in the comments!

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Yesterday — 26 March 2026Main stream

Talks held: Klopp link could seal blockbuster deal as Liverpool chase 16-G/A star

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By:Saikat
26 March 2026 at 21:20

Liverpool remains interested in signing Yan Diomande from German club RB Leipzig.

According to TEAMtalk, they have made further contact with the German club regarding a move for the highly rated attacker. Mohamed Salah has announced that he will leave the club at the end of the season, and they need to replace him properly.

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Liverpool keen on Yan Diomande

The 19-year-old Ivorian has emerged as a key target for Liverpool now. The player has 16 goal contributions this season, and his explosive pace and dribbling ability have attracted the attention of the Premier League champions.

The report claims that Liverpool have a strong relationship with RB Leipzig, and that could facilitate smooth negotiations this summer. Furthermore, former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp holds a senior role within the Red Bull network, and he could play a key role in any potential move.

Diomande open to Liverpool move

The player is also very keen to join Liverpool and wants to test himself in the Premier League. It remains to be seen whether the two clubs can negotiate a deal. The player is likely to cost around €80-100 million. It is a lot of money for the 19-year-old, but he has the potential to justify the investment in future.

Liverpool need top quality players at their disposal if they want to compete for major trophies once again. They have had a disappointing campaign and the departure of one of their best players will only add to their. They need to invest in players who can make an immediate impact in the final third.

Diomande is clearly ready for the next step in his career, and moving to the Premier League could unlock his true potential.

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New: Man Utd rival Liverpool for ideal €100m Salah replacement, talks have already taken place

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By:Mark Brus
26 March 2026 at 12:12

Manchester United are reportedly making RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande one of their top transfer targets in attack this summer.

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The Red Devils are the latest club to show an interest in Diomande, who has shone in the Bundesliga this season and whose fine form has also attracted strong interest from Liverpool.

According to Sky Sports, Man Utd are looking at Diomande as one of a number of targets for the summer as they look for signings in a few different positions.

The report also mentions United’s interest in Elliot Anderson, and Diomande is another top young talent on the club’s radar.

Liverpool and Man United both chasing Yan Diomande transfer

See below as Florian Plettenberg recently linked Diomande strongly with Liverpool, with the Sky Germany journalist claiming that the Ivory Coast international could cost as much as €100m.

He also stated that talks had already taken place, so it could be that Liverpool are currently ahead of United in the pursuit of the talented 19-year-old…

?? Since a transfer for Michael Olise in the summer is not considered realistic, Liverpool’s Bundesliga focus has shifted to Yan #Diomande.

19 y/o is being monitored and talks have already taken place. #LFC are exploring the market for a high-class winger in the summer, as… pic.twitter.com/r3vMOBsJJW

— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) March 5, 2026

It will be interesting to see how this pans out, as LFC and MUFC are both huge clubs who could be seen as a very tempting next step for Diomande in his career.

One imagines Champions League football could end up being a crucial factor, with United currently ahead of Liverpool in the race for the top four.

Yan Diomande Transfer Fit

Using our Transfer Fit rating system, we’ve scored Diomande a strong fit as a potential signing for both United and Liverpool.

Yan Diomande TOTAL SCORE: 17/25
Transfer fee *
Performance *****
Achievements **
Career phase ****
Squad need *****

He’d be expensive, which is one weakness, while he’s also inexperienced, but that means there’s a huge amount of potential for him to improve as he gets older.

Both clubs also need a winger to add more spark to their attacking options for next season, with Diomande looking like one of the best options on the market.

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Sources: Liverpool “working overtime” on Salah replacements – don’t rule out cash-plus-player deal

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By:Mark Brus
25 March 2026 at 12:44

Liverpool are understood to be “working overtime” as they internally analyse ideal transfer targets to replace Mohamed Salah.

As reported here for my Daily Briefing exclusive, the Reds have been looking into winger targets for some time now as there have been lingering doubts over Salah’s future this season.

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The Egypt international has now confirmed he’ll be leaving Anfield at the end of this season, and the names to watch to replace him could be Michael Olise and Yan Diomande.

As for Salah himself, he’ll likely head to either the Saudi Pro League with Al Nassr or Al Ittihad, but a move to MLS giants San Diego FC could also be an option, with no final decision yet.

Sources on Liverpool’s transfer targets to replace Mohamed Salah

Replacing a club legend like this won’t be easy, but names to watch out for have already been widely reported – Michael Olise and Yan Diomande.

“Liverpool are working overtime to get a marquee signing to replace Salah,” one source told me. “They’d love to get Michael Olise, and although at Bayern’s end there’s no indication that they’re even open to listening to offers, Liverpool feel they might be able to tempt the player back to the Premier League.”

Michael Olise TOTAL SCORE: 21/25
Transfer fee **
Performance *****
Achievements ****
Career phase *****
Squad need *****

Olise has been on fire for Bayern this season, establishing himself as one of the best attacking players in Europe with 19 goals and 24 assists in all competitions.

Those are the numbers LFC will need from their new winger if they are to adequately replace a world class talent like Salah, but it will likely require paying crazy money, as they did last summer with signings such as Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz. Whether they can do that for a second year in a row without also making significant sales remains to be seen.

More exits to fund Liverpool signings?

It’s early days yet, but one player to keep an eye on could be Cody Gakpo. He was a target for Bayern last summer, and although I’m not aware of any talks yet, there’s the sense that he would be available for the right price, and it could also be logical to try including him in any deal for Olise.

Diomande, meanwhile, has shone at RB Leipzig and I’ve heard Arne Slot is a big fan, even if he’s not yet a big and proven name in the same league as Salah or Olise.

There’s a recognition that it’s not the easiest market for top attacking players right now, so it will be interesting to see how Liverpool navigate that, but work has already begun to ensure that they’re fully prepared for this new era without Salah.

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