"Liverpool have already been working behind the scenes to sign a replacement for Salah, with Michael Olise of Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande on the radar of the defending Premier League champions. Moussa Diaby is also on Liverpool's list, according to Fussball Daten, which has claimed that the Merseyside club are 'are in close contact with the player's agency.'"
"Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and Chelsea, too, are said to be in touch over a 2026 summer deal for the former Aston Villa right-winger, according to the German report, which has added: 'Diaby's physical profile is a perfect fit for the Premier League's intense pace'."
"Diaby, who spent the 2023/24 campaign at Aston Villa, joined Al-Ittihad in the summer of 2024 for €60million (£52m, $70m). The France international winger has scored eight goals and given 29 assists in 61 matches in all competitions for the Saudi Pro League club so far in his career."
Liverpool are actively pursuing Moussa Diaby as a replacement for Mohamed Salah, who may depart for the Saudi Pro League in summer 2026. The Reds are in contact with Diaby's agency while also monitoring Michael Olise and Yan Diomande. Diaby, currently at Al-Ittihad after joining from Aston Villa for €60 million, has scored eight goals and provided 29 assists in 61 matches. Multiple Premier League clubs including Newcastle, Tottenham, and Chelsea are also interested in the French winger. Al-Ittihad will demand at least €40 million for Diaby, who remains contracted until summer 2029. His physical profile suits the Premier League's intensity.
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