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Liverpool targets Assane Diao as potential Salah replacement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 6:10 PM

Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Liverpool targets Assane Diao as potential Salah replacement

Summary

Liverpool is reportedly interested in signing Assane Diao from Como as a successor to Mohamed Salah, who left the club after mutually terminating his contract. Diao, a 21-year-old winger, has impressed in Serie A this season, catching the attention of several Premier League clubs. Liverpool's current roster lacks a natural right-winger, a position they are looking to fill after Salah's departure. Como, participating in the Champions League, is under no financial pressure to sell and reportedly values Diao at around 50 to 55 million euros, with no formal offers received yet.

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By the Numbers

•Mohamed Salah left Liverpool this summer after a contract termination.
•Liverpool seeks to bolster their squad with a proper right-winger.
•Assane Diao has scored 25 goals and performed well for Como.
•Como values Diao at 50 to 55 million euros, with no bids made yet.
•Other clubs like Manchester United also show interest in Diao.

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