Liverpool news as Yan Diomande voiced transfer dream and Mo Salah successor found

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool is preparing for the 2026/27 Premier League season, with a number of transfer targets already in action at the World Cup as the Reds seek a Mohamed Salah replacement this summerYan Diomande continues to be linked with Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Seven Liverpool players are currently featuring in the World Cup across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Meanwhile, things are equally hectic back at Anfield, where new boss Andoni Iraola and his staff are working tirelessly on transfer business ahead of the forthcoming season. Here, Liverpool.com rounds up all the latest news emerging from Anfield.Diomande's confessionYan Diomande revealed last year that his dream was to "play at Anfield," and he declared himself a devoted supporter of the Reds.The RB Leipzig winger has emerged as a key target for Liverpool in recent months, with the club understood to be leading the race for his signature.A fee of £87 million ($116 million) is currently being mooted, with Iraola keen to open talks with the German club.

Diomande has already made his feelings known, having professed his admiration for the Reds on TikTok back in November.Diomande has just completed a breakthrough season with RB Leipzig(Image: Getty Images)He said: "I have one [dream], I want to play at Anfield. I want to play for Liverpool.

I'm a big fan of Liverpool."However, the 19-year-old has since clarified that the "dream" comment was dedicated to his Liverpool-supporting father. We didn't even have a TV at home for a long time."Salah replacement foundDiomande is not the only winger on Liverpool's radar this summer.Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola has also attracted the Reds' attention, with speculation mounting that the Frenchman could soon be on the move.According to talkSPORT, Liverpool is monitoring Barcola closely, and PSG may entertain offers should it identify an alternative wide option.According to reports, Liverpool would need to part with around £86 million ($115 million) to lure the electrifying talent away from PSG as a replacement for the departing Mohamed Salah at Anfield.The Egyptian confirmed his exit from the club after agreeing to terminate his contract a year ahead of schedule.