Liverpool are now readying a mega bid for an "incredible" new attacking player, who is wanted by a whole host of top clubs, with an agreement on personal terms close.
Reds looking to sign new forward amid Hamann's criticism of Salah
Former midfielder Dietmar Hamann recently suggested Arne Slot needs to replace Mohamed Salah in the near future, as the Egyptian isn't the player he once was, saying: "Mohamed Salah has struggled since the Christmas before last. He struggled to score goals from open play, and that hasn't changed, it won't change.
"He might get the odd goal, but he certainly doesn't have the influence he used to have on Liverpool. Hopefully, we'll see a little cameo over the last nine or 10 games to get Liverpool into the top five. But I think his best days are behind him."
The 33-year-old is out of contract at the end of next season, which means bringing in a long-term replacement may be necessary very soon, and a number of forwards have been named as potential targets over the course of the past week.
The Reds are nearing an agreement on personal terms withYan Diomande, having held talks with his agents on a regular basis, and there has now been a further update on their pursuit of the winger.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Liverpool are now preparing a mega bid for the £87m forward, following internal discussions about whether to press ahead with a move this summer.
Interestingly, the Merseysiders' pursuit of the RB Leipzig star isn't tied to Salah's future, and they would be interested in signing him regardless of whether the club legend remains at Anfield beyond the end of the season.
Yan Diomande for RB Leipzig
However, a whole host of Europe's other top clubs are in the race for the Ivorian's signature, with Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona all keen.
Diomande could be statement signing for Liverpool
FSG clearly mean business, having set out to sign one of Europe's most in-demand wingers, and he could be an exciting addition to Slot's squad, having been lauded as "incredible" by Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg.
The 19-year-old has been outperforming fellow targets Akliouche and Diaby in terms of goal involvements this season, and he has been in particularly impressive form over the past few weeks, scoring three goals in his last four Bundesliga matches.
The teenager is Leipzig's joint-top scorer in the Bundesliga, having found the net on ten occasions, and he has been their most consistent performer, having averaged a 7.67 FotMob match rating, which is the highest in the squad.
Diomande could be a statement signing for Liverpool, who will no doubt be looking to reclaim their Premier League crown next season, after a difficult campaign.