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Liverpool Eyes RB Leipzig's Diomande as Salah Replacement

4/21/2026

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Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig) is targeted by Liverpool as a replacement for Mohamed Salah.
Diomande has expressed a strong desire to join Liverpool, calling it his boyhood club.
Liverpool is also considering Bazoumana Toure (TSG Hoffenheim) as another option.
Fifth in the Premier League strengthens Liverpool's Champions League chances, funding the transfer.
Negotiations with Leipzig may be challenging due to their £87 million valuation.

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Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig) is targeted by Liverpool as a replacement for Mohamed Salah.
Diomande has expressed a strong desire to join Liverpool, calling it his boyhood club.
Liverpool is also considering Bazoumana Toure (TSG Hoffenheim) as another option.
Fifth in the Premier League strengthens Liverpool's Champions League chances, funding the transfer.
Negotiations with Leipzig may be challenging due to their £87 million valuation.