Liverpool Keen on 'High-Speed' Bundesliga Winger Alongside RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande

Liverpool FC are actively pursuing two exciting Bundesliga talents in the January 2026 transfer window: Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi, a "high-speed" Germany international winger, and RB Leipzig's promising Yan Diomande, as they seek to bolster their attacking options amid Mohamed Salah's uncertain future.

The Reds have shifted focus after missing out on Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo, who is reportedly heading to Manchester City. Liverpool had viewed Semenyo as a potential Salah successor, but with that deal off, they've entered preliminary talks with Adeyemi's representatives. The 23-year-old Dortmund star, praised as "world-class" by coach Niko Kovac, boasts impressive pace and productivity—32 goals and 22 assists in 129 appearances since joining in 2022. His contract runs until 2027, but stalled renewal talks have opened the door for a bargain £20m (€23m) move, though Dortmund may hold firm amid their Bundesliga and Champions League ambitions. Adeyemi has long admired Liverpool, with reports noting Anfield as a dream destination alongside Real Madrid.[1]

Complementing this interest is 19-year-old Yan Diomande, who joined Leipzig last summer and has already netted six goals in his debut senior season. Sky Sports indicates he's expected to depart in 2026 for around £62m—a reduced fee from earlier £87m valuations—making him a "bigger talent" than Semenyo. Liverpool, needing wingers after selling Luis Diaz without replacement, see Diomande's profile as ideal for Arne Slot's system, which emphasizes wide threats despite tactical tweaks.[2]

Under sporting director Richard Hughes, Liverpool aim to accelerate plans for a winger, center-back, and midfielder, especially with Salah's potential Saudi or MLS exit leaving the right flank thin. No natural right-wing backups exist beyond loanees like Federico Chiesa. Targets like Adeyemi and Diomande offer pace, versatility, and elite potential to revive Anfield's attack amid a challenging 2025/26 campaign.[1][2][3]

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