$117M wonderkid on Liverpool transfer radar as Mohamed Salah successor needed

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesMohamed SalahLiverpool is reportedly targeting RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande as Mohamed Salah prepares to leave Anfield, with the Reds looking for a pacey attacker to unlock deep defensesMohamed Salah will leave Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool is said to be eyeing Yan Diomande as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah.The Reds will need to bring in a new winger this summer following the announcement earlier this month that Salah will depart after nine years at Anfield, and are reportedly seeking a different type of attacker to replace Salah in an effort to develop their style of play.The forward penned a new two-year contract in April 2025, but both sides have "reached an agreement" which will see him leave a year before his deal was set to run out. This means Liverpool will not collect a transfer fee for the 33-year-old, but is expected to make substantial savings on his considerable wages.READ MORE: Virgil van Dijk issues emotional Andy Robertson and Mo Salah message after Liverpool announcementREAD MORE: Xabi Alonso tipped to join major Liverpool rival if infamous failure happensAccording to the Daily Mail, RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande is on their radar, having been closely monitored by the Reds.However, it's understood that the Bundesliga club is demanding €100million ($117.3 million) for the young talent, which could deter Liverpool and other interested parties.Premier League rivals Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea are also believed to be keen, alongside Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich.RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has been linked with a move to Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)It's reported that the interest in Diomande stems from the Reds having "recognized" the need to prioritize signing a more skillful, quick winger to break down a compact defense.Other names mentioned include Yankuba Minteh, Bazoumana Toure, Francisco Conceicao, Anthony Gordon, Bradley Barcola and Rodrygo.Liverpool's reported interest in a particular type of winger has previously been alluded to by Reds manager Arne Slot, who acknowledges that the Premier League has evolved.He said: "We are aware that football has changed in England.

We will always try to have our own style, but we cannot shut our eyes for the new reality."And that it's not only low blocks, it's also set-piece after set-piece after set-piece. One of the reasons why we haven't been successful in the first half of the season was mainly set-pieces."Yes, I'm fully involved in next season, and we have these discussions as well."How can we unlock a low block?

Wingers are very important to unlock a low block, as we noticed last season with Mo and Luis Diaz."Replacing Mo on a one-on-one is probably impossible. So we have to find a way of making it work that the team is stronger."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Mohamed SalahLiverpool FCTransfers