RB Leipzig to offer new contract to Yan Diomande

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Yan Diomande has been one of the breakout stars of the Bundesliga season and is being touted as Mohamed Salah’s successor. With Mohamed Salah set to leave Anfield at the end of the campaign, Yan Diomande has widely been touted as his replacement.The 19-year-old Ivorian has been one of the breakout stars of the Bundesliga season since Leipzig activated his €20million release clause from Leganes last July.Diomande has racked up 13 goals and 9 assists in 33 appearances across all competitions this term, his first full campaign in one of Europe’s Top 5 Leagues.But it seems Liverpool will not have an easy route to the 19-year-old.

I believe he’s a player who will continue to develop, because he’s still very young and could certainly become more expensive.”Now BILD journalist Christian Falk has suggested that RB Leipzig will be offering a new contract to Diomane – with a significant pay rise and new release clause included:“Anyone who knows the club knows: his word is law. The club’s plan is to extend his contract in the summer, increase his salary, and include a release clause.”That stance leaves Liverpool with a familiar dilemma.

Diomande ticks every box Slot is hunting for in a Salah successor – pace, two-footedness, end product and a relentless press – but Leipzig’s refusal to entertain offers, even at eye-watering prices, will force the Reds to broaden their shortlist heading into the summer. RB Leipzig Yan DIomande