The Reds are determined to add to their frontline following the big exit of Mohamed Salah this summer, with a deal already completed to sign Victor Munoz from Osasuna out of nowhere.<\/p>\n
It was a \u00a334m transfer that shocked Newcastle United too, with the Magpies believing that they were about to sign the Spain international, before Liverpool’s late hijack.<\/p>\n
The Merseyside outfit aren’t done there though, as Andoni Iraola looks to add more pace to a frontline that currently includes Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak, Rio Ngumoha, Federico Chiesa and Hugo Ekitike, although the Frenchman is likely to be unavailable until 2027 because of injury.<\/p>\n
Liverpool have identified RB Leipzig wonderkid Yan Diomande as their top target to replace Salah, but they have other targets in mind in case they can’t land the Ivorian.<\/p>\n
Liverpool Shortlist Tottenham Target Said El Mala<\/p>\n
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Liverpool are continuing to push for a deal to sign Yan Diomande, with confidence growing on the player side of negotiations<\/a> that the teenager wants a move to Anfield, according to GMS sources.<\/p>\n However, the Reds still need to reach an agreement on a fee with Leipzig, who are determined to keep the Ivory Coast international.<\/p>\n They have already rejected a \u00a387m bid from Liverpool for their winger, with Fabrizio Romano suggesting that a bid north of \u00a3100m<\/a> could be considered.<\/p>\n However, Jacobs has confirmed that the Merseysiders have alternative targets in case they can’t find an agreement, including Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola and Koln’s Said El Mala.<\/p>\n Reports from Germany have suggested that Tottenham are set to make a concrete offer<\/a> for the 19-year-old German, who has been described as having a ‘God-given talent’<\/a> by his manager.<\/p>\n Brighton and Hove Albion’s Yankuba Minteh and Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo are the other names on the shortlist.<\/p>\n \u26bd<\/p>\n England World Cup Quiz<\/p>\n You scored<\/p>\n out of 20<\/p>\n \u21a9 Play again<\/p>\n Liverpool Eyeing Double Midfielder Deal<\/p>\n Liverpool are also looking at other areas of the pitch for new arrivals too, including in central midfield.<\/p>\n The Reds are expecting to lose Curtis Jones this summer, with the Englishman continuing to be linked with a move to Serie A, while doubts have been raised over the future of Alexis Mac Allister.<\/p>\n The Merseysiders are considering central midfield options as a result, with Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton a player they have big appreciation for<\/a>, according to GMS sources.<\/p>\n![\"Andoni](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/andoni-iraola-gives-a-thumbs-up.jpg\"\/)
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