Liverpool are in talks to sign the 19-year-old speedster, who is faster than Mohamed Salah, according to reports.
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Last season, it looked like that would be the end when Salah finally put an end to the rumors by signing a two-year contract extension with Liverpool. The Egyptian king of Anfield looked destined to be in the headlines for at least a few more years and perhaps retire on Merseyside.
But things haven’t been so smooth sailing since that new deal. His omission by Arne Slott in Liverpool’s win over West Ham United has raised serious questions about Salah’s place in Liverpool’s best side as they look to return to their most clinical form. As such, rumors regarding his future have resurfaced.
At this time last season, Salah was arguably the best player in the world. He was leading Liverpool’s shocking title run. But a year on, he is arguably becoming more disposable at Anfield than ever before.
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Chiefs at Anfield have already broken transfer records twice in the summer as they rebuild their attack around Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz. Neither is at their best yet, but their arrival was a sign of things to come.
Liverpool are now reportedly in pole position to sign Yann Diomande to rejoin their front line for 2026.
Liverpool move forward with negotiations to sign Yann Diomande
According to Sascha Tavolieri of Sky Sports, Liverpool are currently in advanced contract talks with Diomande, while Barcelona have been forced to pull out of the race for the winger from RB Leipzig.
The Reds, who compete alongside Tottenham, could sign their next top speedster in the new year. To give you an idea of just how fast Diomande is, the Leipzig star has recorded a top speed of 35.98km/h in the Bundesliga season, which is faster than Salah’s 33.7km/h record in the Premier League this time last year.
Furthermore, only Oliver Burke has recorded more speed than Diomande this season, showing exactly why he is on Liverpool’s radar.
However, as Leipzig’s managing director Marcel Schäfer has reiterated, being a winger is not all about speed. The 19-year-old star is an excellent finisher with four goals so far this season and is also an excellent dribbler.
“He is a left winger with great speed, can dribble, is very athletic and can finish. He also never lets go of the ball and works for the team. Despite all the excitement, we should give Jan enough time to get used to life in Leipzig and the Bundesliga.”
Having secured pole position with his signature, Liverpool must push to ensure Diomande’s arrival when 2026 arrives.
