Journalist reveals why PSG forward could be heading to Liverpool this summer

Journalist reveals why PSG forward could be heading to Liverpool this summer

Liverpool Weigh Bradley Barcola and Yan Diomande as Mohamed Salah Exit Nears

On Media Matters for Anfield Index, Dave Davis and Lewis Steele discussed Liverpool’s search for attacking reinforcements as the club prepares for Mohamed Salah’s departure at the end of the season.

Salah has confirmed he will leave Liverpool this summer, bringing an end to one of the most successful eras in the club’s modern history. His exit leaves Arne Slot facing the difficult challenge of replacing goals, creativity and presence on the right side of Liverpool’s attack.

During the discussion, Davis highlighted two names strongly linked with Liverpool, RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande and Paris Saint Germain winger Bradley Barcola.

Liverpool unsure over Diomande valuation

Steele explained that Liverpool “obviously like” Diomande, but suggested there are reservations about the overall package involved in a potential deal.

“The word I have on Diomande is that Liverpool are just a bit unsure whether to trigger an £85 million-ish fee for a player who in the grand scheme of things is relatively unproven,” he said.

Steele acknowledged Diomande’s strong Bundesliga form but questioned whether the numbers fully justify the pressure that would come with replacing Salah at Anfield.

“His numbers aren’t that good,” Steele said. “They’re not like jump off the screen good.”

He also pointed towards the expectation surrounding whoever arrives next. “Whether you like it or not,” Steele said, Diomande would immediately be “built as the Mohamed Salah replacement.”