Liverpool are in talks to sign an \u00a387m-rated winger with Mohamed Salah and one other wideman on the chopping block, while there\u2019s a stunning new update on Arne Slot\u2019s perilous position and a comical U-turn on a rumoured Reds transfer.<\/p>\n
All change on the wings<\/p>\n
Both Mohamed Salah AND Federico Chiesa are prime candidates to leave Liverpool<\/a> in the summer, and a report has confirmed talks are already underway for a brilliant new signing.<\/p>\n Salah\u2019s drop-off this term has been alarming, and it\u2019s increasingly likely the Egyptian won\u2019t see out the two-year extension he agreed less than a year ago.<\/p>\n As you\u2019d expect, Saudi interest in Salah hasn\u2019t diminished despite his poor showings this season. And given he\u2019s still under contract until 2027, Liverpool could jump at the chance to recoup a significant fee for a declining winger in his mid-30s.<\/p>\n According to German reporter, Florian Plettenberg, Chiesa too could depart, which would be more of a mercy given the Italian is barely ever picked.<\/p>\n Taking to X, Plettenberg also revealed Liverpool have now opened talks for the signing of long-rumoured transfer target, Yan Diomande.<\/p>\n And given the RB Leipzig ace will cost around \u20ac100m \/ \u00a387m to sign, one of Liverpool\u2019s biggest rivals in the race, Bayern Munich, are unlikely to pose a threat due to the numbers involved.<\/p>\n Plettenberg wrote<\/a>: \u201cSince a transfer for Michael Olise in the summer is not considered realistic, Liverpool\u2019s Bundesliga focus has shifted to Yan Diomande.<\/p>\n \u201c19 y\/o is being monitored and talks have already taken place. #LFC are exploring the market for a high-class winger in the summer, as Mohamed Salah and Federico Chiesa could leave the club.<\/p>\n \u201cRB Leipzig are demanding up to \u20ac100 million for Diomande. Therefore, a move to FC Bayern is currently also unrealistic.\u201d<\/p>\n Want more breaking transfer lines from original sources? Add TEAMtalk as a preferred source on Google <\/a>to your favourites list for news you can trust.<\/p>\n Arne Slot finished?<\/p>\n It\u2019s been widely reported Slot could be sacked as manager of Liverpool if the Reds fail to qualify for next year\u2019s Champions League.<\/p>\n Such a scenario would be unthinkable for the reigning Premier League champions after spending close to half a billion pounds on new players last summer.<\/p>\n Fifth spot should be good enough for a place in the competition, thus giving Liverpool extra leeway in the coming months. But according to information provided exclusively to TEAMtalk insider, Graeme Bailey, Slot could be fired even if UCL football is secured.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve been told that \u2018regardless of how the season ends\u2019 Slot will face \u2018significant scrutiny\u2019 from Liverpool\u2019s decision-makers.<\/p>\n Senior figures inside Anfield have privately acknowledged concerns about how Liverpool\u2019s season has unfolded, both on and off the pitch.<\/p>\n What\u2019s more, the availability of an out-of-work manager Liverpool hold in very high regard bodes poorly for the Dutchman\u2026<\/p>\n READ MORE: Arne Slot enters \u2018defining period\u2019 as Liverpool sack pressure builds and \u2018the only name FSG want\u2019 as next manager lurks<\/a><\/p>\n Transfer U-turn<\/p>\n Sky Germany have flip-flopped on whether or not Liverpool are actually in the running to sign Frankfurt defender, Nnmadi Collins.<\/p>\n It was just a few days ago on March 2 that the outlet declared<\/a>: \u201cAccording to Sky Sport, Nnamdi Collins wants to leave Eintracht Frankfurt next summer. The German international recently changed his agency and wants to take the next step in his career.<\/p>\n \u201cAs Sky Sport has learned, Liverpool FC is among the interested parties, having recently scouted the defender at the stadium.\u201d<\/p>\n But fast forward to the present day and you can apparently take Liverpool NOT being interested in Collins to the bank.<\/p>\n