{"id":47719,"date":"2026-05-26T11:31:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T15:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/top-of-the-list-liverpool-eye-speedster-to-replace-mo-salah\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T11:31:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T15:31:23","slug":"top-of-the-list-liverpool-eye-speedster-to-replace-mo-salah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/26\/top-of-the-list-liverpool-eye-speedster-to-replace-mo-salah\/","title":{"rendered":"Top of the list: Liverpool eye speedster to replace Mo Salah"},"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\/05\/26\/top-of-the-list-liverpool-eye-speedster-to-replace-mo-salah\/#Liverpool_considering_further_investment_in_attackers\" >Liverpool considering further investment in attackers<\/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\/05\/26\/top-of-the-list-liverpool-eye-speedster-to-replace-mo-salah\/#The_Reds_have_also_identified_a_replacement_for_Diomande\" >The Reds have also identified a replacement for Diomande.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Liverpool are reportedly set to make signing a new right-winger one of their biggest priorities this summer, with RB Leipzig youngster Yann Diomande emerging as a likely target to replace Mohamed Salah.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>According to the Telegraph, the 19-year-old Ivory Coast international is high on Liverpool&#8217;s shortlist, with Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon and Paris Saint-Germain forward Bradley Barcola also being considered.<\/p>\n<div aria-setsize=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-sender primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-message_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-alt_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-date_time primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reaction_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reply_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-link_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-attachment_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-has_draft_reply primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-pinned_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-edited_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-later_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-translated_state\" id=\"message-list_1779082922.637049\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Diomande reportedly has a release clause worth around \u00a386 million, so this won&#8217;t be a cheap gamble.<\/p>\n<p>This feels like a big summer for Liverpool. Salah&#8217;s departure left a gaping hole not only in terms of goals, but also in character, fear factor and consistency.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liverpool_considering_further_investment_in_attackers\"><\/span>Liverpool considering further investment in attackers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Manager Arne Slott has already admitted that Liverpool need to improve the quality of their wides after a disappointing 2025-26 season, with the wide players not achieving the same level of success as in past title-winning seasons.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s why Diomand makes sense as a target. He is young, explosive, direct and is already regarded as one of Europe&#8217;s most exciting attacking prospects.<\/p>\n<p>Reports from Germany say Leipzig value the player at around 100 million euros (approximately \u00a386-87 million) and are under no pressure to sell him after qualifying for the Champions League.<\/p>\n<p>However, the risks are clear. 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He may have great potential, but replacing Salah is one of the most difficult jobs in football.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool are not only looking for a talented winger, but a player who can ultimately play the biggest attacking role in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Reds_have_also_identified_a_replacement_for_Diomande\"><\/span>The Reds have also identified a replacement for Diomande.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gordon and Barcola would therefore be interesting alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>Gordon already knows the league well and has speed, aggression and a high work rate, but Newcastle will demand a huge transfer fee.<\/p>\n<p>Barcola, on the other hand, has the technical quality and grace that Liverpool like, but luring him away from PSG will not be easy.<\/p>\n<p>Diomand may be the most exciting option, but he&#8217;s also the biggest gamble at a cost.<\/p>\n<p>Gordon feels safer due to his Premier League experience, but Barcora may offer the highest technical ceiling.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool need not just one, but multiple wingers to replace the impact Salah has brought to the club.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Liverpool are negotiating a deal with Man City for a target of 12 million euros. \u201cSpecific discussions\u201d were held.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Liverpool are reportedly set to make signing a new right-winger one of their biggest priorities this summer, with RB Leipzig youngster Yann Diomande emerging as a likely target to replace Mohamed Salah.According to the Telegraph, the 19-year-old Ivory Coast international is high on Liverpool&#8217;s shortlist, with Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon and Paris Saint-Germain forward [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":44991,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[40],"class_list":["post-47719","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-football","tag-football"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47719","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=47719"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47719\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44991"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47719"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47719"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47719"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}