Liverpool in Hot Pursuit of Trincao and Diomande as Winger Exodus Looms

The Anfield overhaul is gathering serious momentum in the wide positions this summer, with Mohamed Salah's exit on a free transfer already confirmed despite having twelve months remaining on his deal. The Egyptian's departure could be just the beginning of a major reshuffle out wide.

Federico Chiesa has made clear his intention to move on, though the Italian winger's future may hinge on assurances regarding playing time under incoming manager Andoni Iraola. Meanwhile, Cody Gakpo remains in the shop window, with Liverpool prepared to entertain what Fabrizio Romano describes as "important proposals" for the Dutch international.

Speculation has swirled around a potential Gakpo-plus-cash arrangement with RB Leipzig to reduce their asking price for Yan Diomande, Liverpool's primary target on the flanks. The Ivorian teenager carries a substantial €130m (£112m) valuation from the German outfit, yet the Reds remain undeterred. According to David Ornstein, Liverpool hold the advantage in personal terms negotiations with the 19-year-old compared to PSG, with club-level discussions now underway.

To offset the potential triple exodus, Liverpool are simultaneously pursuing Francisco Trincao from Sporting CP. The 26-year-old Portuguese winger has flourished since returning to his homeland, racking up 13 goals and 18 assists across all competitions last season—a return which saw him included in the Primeira Liga team of the season for a second consecutive year. His €60m (£52m) release clause sits well within reach, and reports indicate Liverpool are frontrunners to secure his signature.

Trincao's earlier loan stint at Wolves during the 2021-22 campaign proved unremarkable, but his subsequent development at Sporting has been markedly different. The left-footer's resurgence appears unaffected by Iraola's appointment, with the managerial transition doing nothing to diminish Anfield's enthusiasm for bringing him to Merseyside.

With three wingers potentially heading for the exit, the club cannot afford to rest on Diomande alone—hence the parallel pursuit of Trincao as part of a comprehensive summer rebuild.