3 Liverpool transfer targets to replace Mohamed Salah as cut-price plan devised
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCMohamed Salah has departed Liverpool, and the Reds are targeting a replacement winger this summer transfer window, with Yan Diomande, Anthony Gordon and Bradley Barcola among their targetsMohamed Salah is leaving Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool is considering several players as it looks to fill the gap left by Mohamed Salah, with RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande high on its list of targets.The winger has continued to impress in Germany, drawing considerable interest, and the Reds view him as a perfect replacement for their right wing. Salah departs as the club's third-highest goalscorer of all time, and while his final season was disappointing, he remains a significant figure who needs replacing.Diomande, who is just 19 but already has nine caps for the Ivory Coast, contributed to 23 goals in the previous campaign and has a release clause of approximately £86 million ($116 million).READ MORE: Arne Slot makes valid point in defense of Liverpool's difficult seasonREAD MORE: Arne Slot's one-word description of nightmare Liverpool season says everythingLeipzig's approach involves signing young talent, developing them, and selling them on.
The German club has completed several deals with Liverpool previously — Naby Keita and Dominik Szoboszlai among those who have moved between the clubs.Diomande scored 13 goals this season and has been monitored by Liverpool, with the Telegraph reporting that the Reds believe they can reduce his substantial price tag by proposing a player-plus-cash arrangement.Diomande is a priority target, but the Merseysiders are also monitoring alternatives.Yan Diomande continues to be linked with Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Anthony Gordon's Newcastle future remains uncertain amid suggestions that the Magpies will need to sell one of their star players. He was linked with Liverpool several years ago and is a boyhood supporter.Also attracting Liverpool's attention is PSG's Bradley Barcola, who has played a key role in the French club eliminating Liverpool from the Champions League in back-to-back seasons.The winger has been widely touted as a potential signing, though the club chose not to pursue a deal 12 months ago in order to keep the pathway to the first team open for Rio Ngumoha.Arne Slot acknowledges that wingers are a fundamental part of the club's identity and, alongside the departure of Salah, Liverpool also sold Luis Diaz 12 months ago.Speaking about their recruitment strategy, he said: "One of the reasons why everyone is talking about wingers is because Mo is leaving.
It makes complete sense to think about [signing] at least one. I think last season gives you the answer."How important were our wingers last season for our success?"They were scoring goals, providing goals, so they were a vital part of us winning the league last season and, in general in football, you see more and more focus on wingers."One of the reasons why we were so difficult to play against was because we had threats over on the right and the left side."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.TransfersMohamed SalahAnthony GordonParis Saint-Germain FCRB LeipzigNewcastle United FCLiverpool FC