The 87 Million Pound Gamble: Liverpool's Next Chapter After Salah
4 February 2026
Post-Salah Era at Anfield
The signs of life after Mohamed Salah are taking shape at Anfield as Liverpool readies decisive steps that could affect the future of their star, after a season that didn't go as planned.
Diomandi and the Liverpool Strategy
After big hopes to challenge for all trophies, the club finds itself out of the race to defend the English title, with injuries and tactical shocks unsettling manager Arne Slot's project.
According to The Daily Express, Liverpool's board has already set its primary target to replace Salah by pursuing young winger Yan Diomandi from RB Leipzig in a deal that could be worth up to 87 million pounds.
Diomandi is regarded as one of the Bundesliga's brightest talents this season, impressing the Premier League elite with his pace and his ability to play across multiple attacking roles, making him a shared target for Manchester United and Arsenal.
But Liverpool wants to move early and seal the agreement before the summer transfer window heats up.
The move for Diomandi is tied directly to Salah's future, whose name remains strongly linked with potential Saudi interest.
Despite Salah remaining at Anfield after his public row with the coach, his influence has somewhat declined this season, strengthening the case to cash in on him before his contract year in 2027.
Red's management sees next summer as possibly the last chance to secure a sizable fee for Salah and to open a new page led by a younger generation in which Yan Diomandi would be a key pillar.
Punchline 1: If this deal hits, Salah might finally start sharing the spotlight with the heir apparent. Punchline 2: And if it misses, Klopp can always blame gravity—on and off the pitch.
