{"id":44051,"date":"2026-03-04T19:11:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T00:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/04\/liverpool-make-87m-winger-their-top-target\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T19:11:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T00:11:14","slug":"liverpool-make-87m-winger-their-top-target","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/04\/liverpool-make-87m-winger-their-top-target\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool make \u00a387m winger their top target"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/04\/liverpool-make-87m-winger-their-top-target\/#Liverpool_preparing_to_sign_new_winger\" >Liverpool preparing to sign new winger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/04\/liverpool-make-87m-winger-their-top-target\/#Why_Diomande_is_an_upgrade_to_Salah\" >Why Diomande is an upgrade to Salah<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/03\/04\/liverpool-make-87m-winger-their-top-target\/#Fewer_touches_than_Alisson_and_loses_100_of_duels_Liverpools_star_must_go\" >Fewer touches than Alisson and loses 100% of duels: Liverpool&#8217;s star must go<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>If Liverpool are in a dogfight for Champions League qualification, they are the Chihuahuas of Rottweilers.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s how I feel right now. Arne Slott&#8217;s side lost 2-1 to bottom-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday night, leaving the Reds pinned down as they started to build momentum, leaving them completely disappointed.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s clear that Slots needs to fix this mess. It would be a tragedy to miss out on a spot among Europe&#8217;s elite. It remains to be seen whether the Reds have the belief to do so, but they do have that quality, which makes this endless battle all the more frustrating.<\/p>\n<p>    However, the team at Anfield is certainly not well-balanced, with Kodi Gakpo and Mohamed Salah deceptively flattering on either flank.<\/p>\n<p>This is a problem that needs to be fixed by summer.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"liverpool-prepare-to-sign-new-wingers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liverpool_preparing_to_sign_new_winger\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Liverpool preparing to sign new winger<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Salah, 33, has been in poor form this season and has emerged with the odd goal and steady assists, but his position on the right wing is definitely a liability at the moment.<\/p>\n<p>Even worse is Gakpo&#8217;s appearance. The Dutchman, 26, is one of Slott&#8217;s most trusted lieutenants. He had tremendous power last season, but this year he was disliked by his opponents and fell down in rank.<\/p>\n<p>There is no doubt that Rio Ngmoha is a special talent, but at just 17 years old he is still young and not ready for a weekly starting role. With this in mind, Liverpool need to step up.<\/p>\n<p>    According to Sky Germany, Liverpool have (for now) given up on interest in Bayern Munich&#8217;s Michael Olise, who will not leave the Allianz Arena under any circumstances this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, the Reds moved to sign RB Leipzig star Yann Diomande, whose performances this season have caught the eye of a number of suitors.<\/p>\n<p>    Diomande, 19, is emerging as a superstar and is a two-legged direct winger who prefers playing on the right flank. He could be the perfect upgrade to Salah in this regard, but would cost FSG as much as \u00a387m.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-diomande-would-be-a-salah-upgrade\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Diomande_is_an_upgrade_to_Salah\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Why Diomande is an upgrade to Salah<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That means Salah is getting older and opponents can easily negate his ability in front of goal. Diomand is on the other end of the spectrum, young, flashy, and fierce.<\/p>\n<p>The Ivorian international, who joined the Germans from Leganes last summer, has scored 10 goals and provided seven assists in all competitions, making him one of the Bundesliga&#8217;s standout players.<\/p>\n<p>Hailed as a &#8220;generational talent&#8221; by journalist Bence Boksak, Diomande has the adaptability to match his ability and is playing at a consistent level that suggests he will succeed in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>When you consider Salah&#8217;s situation compared to Ivorians, the difference is night and day. Not only has the Liverpool legend&#8217;s ability declined, but his physical and athletic stats have also declined.<\/p>\n<p>A lack of energy and sharpness in the wings played a major role in Liverpool&#8217;s decline.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"3\" scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>League form comparison (2025\/26)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Statistics (* per 90)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Diomand<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Salah<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Match (start)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>23(18)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>20(18)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Goal + Assist<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>9+5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>5+6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>touch*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>52.3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>48.4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Number of shots (on target)*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.7 (0.9)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2.6(0.7)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>missed a big opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Exact path*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>27.1 (85%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>21.9 (76%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>A big opportunity has arisen<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Key pass*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2.2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Successful. dribble*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>3.5 (60%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0.6 (25%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Ball recovery rate*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>4.2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2.8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Tackle + Interception*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>0.5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p><strong>Win a duel*<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>5.5 (48%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2.1 (29%)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>It&#8217;s not just Salah&#8217;s typical ability that Liverpool are missing, but also his energy and presence. These don&#8217;t exist and the slot system suffers because of it.<\/p>\n<p>Ngakpo&#8217;s own struggles have only made matters worse, but Slott has praised Ngmoha&#8217;s physical development in recent weeks and his minutes will not be reduced beyond the summer, even if Merseyside maintain faith in their under-supervised head coach.<\/p>\n<p>Gakpo has only scored one goal in the Premier League over the past four months. We had a terrible change of direction in the last game against West Ham United.<\/p>\n<p>We must not repeat the drama of the current campaign. Liverpool cannot afford to slump below the standards that manager Jurgen Klopp has so skillfully set over the years. Liverpool need a new winger and Diomande could be their best option.<\/p>\n<p>    If Liverpool were to sign Diomande, Gakpo would undoubtedly pale in comparison. Liverpool will then need to sign another winger, but that&#8217;s another story.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"fewer-touches-than-alisson-liverpool-must-drop-gravenberch\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/liverpool-players-look-dejected-1.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/liverpool-players-look-dejected-1.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fewer_touches_than_Alisson_and_loses_100_of_duels_Liverpools_star_must_go\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tFewer touches than Alisson and loses 100% of duels: Liverpool&#8217;s star must go<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Liverpool lost to Wolves, suffering a blow in the race for Champions League qualification. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If Liverpool are in a dogfight for Champions League qualification, they are the Chihuahuas of Rottweilers. That&#8217;s how I feel right now. Arne Slott&#8217;s side lost 2-1 to bottom-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers on Tuesday night, leaving the Reds pinned down as they started to build momentum, leaving them completely disappointed. It&#8217;s clear that Slots needs to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":44052,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[6618,40,132,1250,84,652],"class_list":{"0":"post-44051","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-football","8":"tag-87m","9":"tag-football","10":"tag-liverpool","11":"tag-target","12":"tag-top","13":"tag-winger"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44051","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44051"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44051\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44052"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44051"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44051"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44051"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}