Carragher sees Diomande as Liverpool target similar to Salah and Mane
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Jamie Carragher has endorsed Yan Diomande as a potential fit for Liverpool, citing similarities to Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane. Diomande, who plays for RB Leipzig, has made an impact at the FIFA World Cup with his performances, although one was stronger than the other. Liverpool previously had an £86 million bid rejected, with Leipzig reportedly seeking £112 million. Carragher highlighted Liverpool's need for pace in wide areas and noted the potential in Diomande, a 19-year-old winger.
- •Yan Diomande plays for RB Leipzig and is 19 years old.
- •Liverpool's initial bid for Diomande was rejected.
- •Leipzig seeks around £112 million for Diomande.
- •Diomande performed well for Ivory Coast in two World Cup group games.
- •Carragher believes Diomande has traits similar to Liverpool's key forwards.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Carragher compares Liverpool transfer target to Salah and Mane
"Jamie Carragher believes that Yan Diomande could succeed at Liverpool because he shares similar traits to Mo Salah and Sadio Mane. The Reds are leading the chase to sign the highly-rated RB Leipzig w...
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