Salah Set to Announce New Club Within Days as Liverpool Chase Early Deal for Leipzig's Diomande

The countdown is on for Mohamed Salah's next chapter. Egypt's national team media coordinator Muhammad Murad has signalled that the Liverpool forward will announce his destination "in a few days", bringing an end to months of speculation surrounding his next move.

Salah's departure from Anfield was confirmed earlier this year, with the 32-year-old set to leave on a free transfer when his contract expires this summer. The decision came after his form took a sharp nosedive this season, though the mutual agreement to part ways follows a period of tension between the player and manager Arne Slot. Relations have since thawed, and the club granted Salah the freedom to leave without a fee—a generous gesture that opens the door to numerous possibilities.

The former Chelsea man has no shortage of suitors. According to Murad, interest has come from Italy, France, and the Saudi Pro League, alongside the inevitable MLS overtures that accompany any ageing superstar nearing the end of his career. His stellar 2024/25 campaign, which helped Liverpool secure their 20th title, ensured his profile remains sky-high despite this term's decline.

Replacing a player of Salah's pedigree—even a fading version—presents a significant challenge for FSG. The Reds have identified RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande as their primary target, and they're keen to move quickly on a deal.

According to Football Insider, Liverpool are hoping to strike an agreement early in the summer window. Leipzig are demanding around £87m for the winger, a figure the Merseyside club appear willing to stretch to, though they'll likely attempt to negotiate the fee downwards. The priority is getting the business done sooner rather than later, allowing the club time to integrate their new recruit before the season kicks off.