Liverpool deal for Mo Salah replacement in trouble despite Arne Slot getting £61m go ahead

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Liverpool have suffered a blow in their pursuit of RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande, who wants to move to Anfield 15:31, Thu, Apr 2, 2026 Updated: 15:32, Thu, Apr 2, 2026 Mohamed Salah is leaving Liverpool at the end of the season (Image: Getty)Liverpool may need to splash the cash to secure transfer target Yan Diomande, as the RB Leipzig star does not possess a release clause. The forward has been earmarked as a potential successor to Mohamed Salah, who departs at the end of the current campaign.Arne Slot and the club's transfer hierarchy are now hunting for a replacement, with Diomande firmly in their sights.

Should his lengthy lay-off stretch into the beginning of next season, Slot would likely seek cover in the form of Lukeba.While Leipzig are reportedly prepared to sell Lukeba, they are considerably more reluctant to part ways with Diomande. He was originally signed on a rookie contract, but his outstanding performances are set to earn him a considerable pay rise.Yan Diomande has emerged as a potential replacement for Mo Salah (Image: Getty)Sky Sports Germany has also reported that the club would prefer to offload him in the summer of 2027, much in the same way they held on to Benjamin Sesko for an additional season before selling him to Manchester United.

Liverpool FC news, fixtures, results and transfer gossip plus selected offers and competitions Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Read our Privacy PolicySalah has seven Premier League matches remaining as a top-flight player, in addition to any forthcoming fixtures in the FA Cup and the Champions League.