Liverpool are reportedly leading the race to sign an alternative to RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, according to a report from Caught Offside.
The Reds are likely to be in the market for a new winger during the summer transfer window, with Mohamed Salah's departure confirmed at the end of the season.
Liverpool may have been in the market for a new forward regardless of the Salah situation, but it's now become a major priority due to Salah's impending exit.
It's been a disappointing season for the Merseyside club in comparison to their 2024-2025 campaign, so it could be set to be a busy summer transfer window.
Liverpool Eyeing PSG Winger
Ibrahim Mbaye
According to a report from Caught Offside, Liverpool are now leading the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Ibrahim Mbaye ahead of the summer transfer window.
The report claims that Mbaye could be available for just £26 million in the upcoming window, with PSG potentially open to making a sale later this year.
Liverpool are facing plenty of competition for his signature, including from other Premier League sides, perhaps due to his reasonable price tag.
Mbaye, described as 'incredibly talented', is under contract with PSG until June 2028, but he might be looking for a move in the summer to play more regular football.
The young winger could be seen as a cheaper alternative for Diomande, a player the Reds have been heavily linked with ahead of the summer.
Mbaye a Cheaper Option Than Diomande
Yan Diomande
Liverpool have reportedly held talks to sign Diomande from RB Leipzig during the summer transfer window, but he could cost up to £78 million.
Mbaye would certainly be the cheaper alternative to Diomande while both players are fairly unproven at the highest level, considering their lack of experience.
Both players would be a risk for Liverpool in terms of being a replacement for Salah, as they are still yet to reach their full potential.
If Liverpool are going to sign a younger option as Salah's replacement, then bringing in Mbaye might be less of a risk due to his lower price tag.