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Liverpool targets Yan Diomande as Mohamed Salah replacement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 10:02 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Liverpool targets Yan Diomande as Mohamed Salah replacement
Summary

Liverpool plans to make an £86 million bid for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande in efforts to replace Mohamed Salah, who is expected to leave the club. New head coach Andoni Iraola is also pursuing a £120 million deal for another winger, Victor Munoz from Osasuna. Diomande, who recently impressed at the World Cup with Ivory Coast, scored 12 goals and provided eight assists for Leipzig last season. Other interested parties, including Paris Saint-Germain, complicate Liverpool's pursuit, as Leipzig reportedly seeks at least €130 million for the 19-year-old talent.

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  • •Liverpool aims to sign Yan Diomande for £86 million.
  • •Victor Munoz is also targeted for a £120 million deal.
  • •Diomande stood out at the World Cup for Ivory Coast.
  • •Leipzig demands at least €130 million for Diomande.
  • •Liverpool is reshaping its forward options ahead of the new season.
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  • 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool to make big bid for World Cup star as Mohamed Salah replacement
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Ivory Coast and RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande is being targeted by Andoni Iraola as he looks to overhaul the Reds attack

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