'Remarkable’ player now named among top three Liverpool targets to replace Mo Salah - journalist
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Since his departure was confirmed, there has been a plethora of names linked to replace Mohamed Salah at Anfield.A seven-man Liverpool shortlist emerged less than 24 hours after the news broke, with long-time target Yan Diomande featuring alongside the likes of Jarrod Bowen and Anthony Gordon.The Reds potentially moving for Francisco Conceicao this summer has been mooted as well, while we now know that Diomande is among the top-three potential options to take the mantle from the Egyptian next season. Which players should Liverpool target to replace Mohamed Salah this summer? 🤔 A seven-man shortlist has already been reported:Desire Doue Bradley Barcola Nico Williams Yan Diomande Anthony Gordon Jarrod Bowen Michael OliseCredit: Izzy Poles/AMA/Getty Images Yan Diomande among top-three targets to replace Mohamed SalahTaking to X/Twitter, Florian Plettenberg delivered the update and mentioned a price tag of around £87m for the player.Crucially, he also stated that such a sum means Bayern Munich are not expected to be in the race for the RB Leipzig talent.He stated: “Confirmed once again that Yan #Diomande is among the top three preferred successors to Mo Salah at Liverpool.
“#LFC Various talks are ongoing behind the scenes regarding several candidates. RB Leipzig are demanding up to €100 million for 19 y/o Diomande.
Therefore, a move to FC Bayern is currently still unrealistic.”Exactly who the other two top-three targets are is not mentioned, but Bayern Munich players are worried about Michael Olise potentially leaving their team this summer amid interest from the current Premier League champions.Yan Diomande vs Michael Olise: Who is the best option for Liverpool?Both forwards are currently excelling in the Bundesliga this term, but there is a clear difference in the duos’ stats.Diomande, who has been called ‘remarkable’, has 11 goals and eight assists in 29 matches across all competitions for Leipzig in 2025/26 so far.Olise, who Hugo Ektike has been linking up with to great effect on international duty this week, meanwhile, is having his best-ever season in the German top flight.The 24-year-old’s return of 27 assists and 16 goals in 39 matches makes him one of the best goal providers in Europe this term.On paper, he would probably be a better option for Liverpool in the short term as he is more experienced than the 19-year-old Ivorian.But Diomande is certainly one for the future and could develop into a player on a similar level to Olise if given the right support.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox