Anthony Gordon may play vital role in Liverpool securing $116M summer transfer

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesAnthony GordonIt's believed that Liverpool is interested in signing RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, but the Reds could face competition from Bayern Munich, which is also eyeing Anthony GordonAnthony Gordon could leave Newcastle this summer(Image: Getty Images)Anthony Gordon could hold the key to resolving Liverpool's pursuit of Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig.It's believed that the Reds are actively chasing the 19-year-old as a replacement for Mohamed Salah, following his outstanding campaign in Germany. Chronicle Live reports that the England international is keen on a move to Bayern and has been slapped with a £75 million ($101.3 million) price tag.With the German team potentially switching its focus to the Newcastle star, Liverpool could find itself with a clear run at securing Diomande's signature.The Liverpool ECHO understands that the club has already made contact with the teenager's Roc Nation agency regarding a potential move to Anfield.Former Reds midfielder Dietmar Hamann believes Diomande would be the ideal addition to Arne Slot's squad and could hit the ground running.

He said: "He's outstanding. He's certainly the best player in the Bundesliga this season."Not many people may know about him now, but I'm sure they will after the World Cup because he is an outstanding player.

He plays off the left or the right, he's two-footed, with pace and trickery."He's a wonderful player, not only to watch but also very efficient and effective. I'm sure the big clubs will come calling for him, and if he hasn't got a clause in his contract, he won't be cheap."I know football is different in England and some players have had problems (adapting) this season, but with the pace he has, he's very hard to catch.