Inside Liverpool's plan to replace Mohamed Salah with £87m target after what Reds 'noticed'

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The Reds will be in need of a new winger this summer after news broke earlier this month that Salah will leave after nine years at Anfield, and are reported to be targeting a different style of attacker to Salah in a bid to evolve their game.The forward signed a new two-year contract in April 2025, but both parties have "reached an agreement" which will see him depart a year before his deal was due to expire. That means Liverpool will not receive a transfer fee for the 33-year-old, but are set to save a significant amount on his hefty wages.And the Daily Mail claim that RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande is of interest, having been followed extensively by the Reds.

All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageIt is reported that interest in Diomande comes as the Reds have 'noticed' the need to focus on signing a more tricky, pacey winger to unlock a deep defence. We will always try to have our own style, but we cannot shut our eyes for the new reality.Up to 70% off Liverpool kits and merchThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.

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