Alexander Isak has struggled since his £125 million move from Newcastle United to Liverpool last summer, scoring four goals in 22 games.
Liverpool retain confidence in Isak and are ready to sign a right winger to get the best out of the Swedish striker.
The i paper now reports that the Merseyside giants are ready to spend £75 million to sign RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande.
The Ivorian youngster had earlier been reported to be their primary target to replace Mohamed Salah, who is set to leave at the end of the season.
Diomande’s Leipzig team-mate Antonio Nusa and Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola are also on their radar.
Why Diomande’s move could benefit Isak
Diomande is enjoying a breakout season at Leipzig, chipping in with 13 goals and nine assists in 35 games.
The 19-year-old is capable of disrupting defensive shape with his flair and pace. He averages the most successful dribbles per game in the Bundesliga this season.
His ability to beat defenders in one-vs-one situations, would help Isak get into better goalscoring positions, with the opposition defence stretched.
Diomande’s ability to pick out teammates in threatening areas — ranking fourth for big chances created in the German top flight — would also help the Swedish striker score more regularly.
He would also benefit from playing with Isak. The 26-year-old likes to drop to the flanks, stretch defences and find teammates in dangerous positions, allowing Diomande to score.
However, Liverpool need Isak to overcome his fitness concerns for this plan to work. The former Newcastle man has missed 32 games due to injuries this season.
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The Reds also have to win the race to sign Diomande. Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also plotting a move for him.
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