Liverpool's Next Bet: 19-Year-Old Yan Diomande Emerges as Salah's Potential Replacement
14 December 2025
Rising Talent on Liverpool's Radar
Liverpool are reportedly targeting Yann Diomande, a 19-year-old winger from RB Leipzig, as a potential replacement if Mohamed Salah leaves the club.
According to Sky Germany, the Ivory Coast youngster is among Liverpool's top options while they assess their attacking plans for the near future.
The same report notes that Manchester City and Chelsea have also shown interest in the talented teenager.
Although there have been no serious talks yet, Leipzig is said to hold a strong negotiating position, having signed Diomande from Leganes last July.
Leipzig is reportedly asking for a price above 100 million euros for the 19-year-old.
The exit after the World Cup is viewed as a possible scenario, though he remains under contract with Leipzig until 2030.
Diomande has delivered impressive form this season, with 7 goals and 4 assists in 16 appearances across all competitions for Leipzig.
The forward, who has four international caps, netted his first hat-trick in a 6-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt earlier this month.
What this means for Liverpool
With Salah's future uncertain, Liverpool are weighing this option as part of a broader strategy to blend youth, potential, and price in a market that loves a good bargain.
Bottom line: if Diomande hits the ground running, Klopp might need to print a new contract for patience—and maybe a bigger coffee budget for all those late-night training sessions.
Punchline 1: If Diomande blossoms, Klopp might start printing “Diomande” on the back of every shirt like a best-selling sequel.
Punchline 2: And if Salah stays, well, Liverpool still has a teenager with a ceiling higher than Anfield’s crowd—talent inflation, anyone?
