Following Mohamed Salah’s deeply emotional, guard-of-honour farewell at Anfield on Sunday, Liverpool have already identified their primary target to fill the Egyptian King’s boots, according to rumour mill.
The Reds have been heavily scouting RB Leipzig’s teenage sensation Yan Diomande in recent weeks and are readying a bid for the 19-year-old Ivory Coast international.
Diomande has enjoyed an impressive breakout season in the Bundesliga, racking up 13 goals and 10 assists.
While Leipzig are desperate to keep their prize asset for one more year, reports indicate that a massive bid in excess of £87.2m could force the German club to sell.
Liverpool face stiff competition from Paris Saint-Germain but currently hold the upper hand as Arne Slot looks to reshape his wide attacking options for what the club hope will be a better season next time around.