As the summer transfer window approaches, Liverpool is grappling with the potential departure of club legend Mohamed Salah. The recruitment team had high hopes of replacing the Egyptian star with Yan Diomande, the explosive 19-year-old winger from RB Leipzig. However, recent developments suggest that Liverpool may need to rethink their strategy.

According to German transfer insider Christian Falk, Liverpool's pursuit of Diomande is hitting a significant roadblock. Instead of selling the promising talent this summer, Leipzig is planning to offer him a lucrative new contract. The Bundesliga club aims to increase his salary and insert a fixed release clause that would not activate until 2027.

Leipzig recognizes Diomande's potential as a generational talent and is keen to maximize his value before considering a sale to a European giant. With his new agency, Roc Nation, reportedly in discussions, Leipzig has set a staggering valuation of €100 million (£87m) to deter immediate bids.

Diomande has been impressive in the Bundesliga, contributing 20 direct goal contributions in just 30 league appearances this season. His blistering pace and sharp decision-making make him an ideal candidate to fill the void left by Salah.

Liverpool now faces a critical decision: if Diomande accepts Leipzig's new terms, they will need to find an alternative solution to address their pressing need for a marquee winger.