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Liverpool have already scouted one of Europe’s ‘greatest talents’ likened to Kylian Mbappe

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Whilst Ekitike has impressed at Liverpool after joining from Eintracht Frankfurt, Isak and Wirtz haven’t hit the ground running at Anfield. Credit: Hasan Karim, Breaking MediaLiverpool have scouted RB Leipzig’s Yan DiomandeWhen Liverpool sold Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich, it wasn’t taken into consideration how much the Reds would miss the Colombian storming down the left flank.



It’s made even more heartbreaking that Diaz has hit the ground running at Bayern with 11 goals in 17 matches across all competitions, including three strikes in the Champions League. 🇨🇮 Yan Diomande is a SuperstarHe's playing as a RW in this comp which isn't even his primary position and he already looks one of the best in the businessHis explosive power over the first 5 yards & his dribbling are obviously the standout qualities but I want you to focus on… https://t.co/HPuMAH955I— Wasi (@Wanalyst007) November 12, 2025 So, with Slot crying out for a direct replacement on the left flank, Liverpool are one of many European giants scouting RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. Due to him being labelled one of Europe’s ‘greatest talents’ as an explosive left winger, Diomande has already been likened to Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, two of the best in world football.

Leipzig triggered the teenager’s 20m (£17.6m) release clause in July, capturing him from Spanish side Leganes.Since then, he’s produced data that places him among some of Europe’s best wingers, combining his electric pace with a ruthless end product. Diomande already looks like the perfect successor to Diaz, although Liverpool will have to fork out mega money to land him.