{"id":15316,"date":"2026-07-08T08:11:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T08:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=15316"},"modified":"2026-07-08T08:11:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T08:11:23","slug":"andoni-iraola-has-lined-up-possible-replacements-of-mo-salah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=15316","title":{"rendered":"Andoni Iraola has lined up possible replacements of Mo Salah"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Liverpool\u2019s summer window is starting to revolve around one major priority: finding the right long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah.
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The Egyptian has been such a defining figure at Anfield that replacing him is not simply about signing another winger.<\/p>\n

Liverpool need someone who can carry threat from the right side, score regularly, create chances and fit into the next version of their attack.<\/p>\n

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The main update comes a little later in the story, with The Athletic reporting that Liverpool had a \u20ac100million package for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande rejected.<\/p>\n

The same report claims the Ivory Coast international would prefer to join European champions PSG if he leaves Leipzig this summer.<\/p>\n

Liverpool change targets after Diomande rejection<\/h2>\n

Liverpool saw a bid worth around \u00a386.3m rejected and that Diomande has agreed a five-year contract with PSG, although negotiations between PSG and Leipzig are still ongoing.<\/p>\n

FootballTransfers has also claimed Liverpool were offered a possible chance to hijack the deal, but the player\u2019s preference for Paris makes the situation difficult.<\/p>\n

It is easy to understand why Liverpool like him. Diomande is young, explosive and has the kind of directness that suits a team trying to refresh its attack.<\/p>\n

However, once a player\u2019s preferred destination becomes clear, Liverpool have to be careful not to waste too much time chasing a deal that may not happen.<\/p>\n

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Iraola has a wider plan to target a new wide attacker<\/h2>\n

PSG winger Bradley Barcola is also admired by Liverpool, and he could become an interesting option depending on PSG\u2019s own transfer plans.<\/p>\n

FourFourTwo reported that Liverpool have placed Barcola high on their wishlist, although PSG could demand more than \u00a3100m.<\/p>\n

Brighton\u2019s Yankuba Minteh, Koln\u2019s Said El Mala and Lille\u2019s Matias Fernandez-Pardo are also on the list.<\/p>\n

Liverpool should not panic if they miss out on Diomande. Barcola would be the most exciting alternative, but the price could become dangerous.<\/p>\n

Minteh may actually be the smarter Premier League-ready option, while El Mala and Fernandez-Pardo look more like future investments.<\/p>\n

Liverpool need ambition, but they also need patience, because replacing Salah properly will take more than one flashy signing.<\/p>\n

Enquiry made: Liverpool step up interest in youngster after World Cup breakthrough<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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