Liverpool Monitoring £87m Star Who Wants to Play at Anfield

Liverpool’s search for long-term attacking reinforcements continues, with fresh reports suggesting interest in 19-year-old winger Yan Diomande.

According to the Mirror, Liverpool’s chief executive of football Michael Edwards and chief scout Barry Hunter have both been monitoring the highly rated teenager closely.

And the story does not stop there.

TalkSPORT claim that any move could cost at least £87m — a fee that would immediately place Diomande among the most expensive young players in world football.

A Potential Salah Replacement?

With long-term questions surrounding the future of Mohamed Salah, it is no surprise Liverpool are assessing wide attacking options.

Diomande is reportedly viewed by some as a potential successor — a player capable of operating from the right, cutting inside, and carrying a goal threat.

At 19, however, that comparison comes with pressure.

Replacing Salah is not simply about talent. It is about:

Goals Consistency Big-game impact Mentality

Few players in world football replicate that profile.

The Anfield Dream

What makes this rumour particularly intriguing is Diomande’s own words earlier this year.

He openly admitted:

“I want to play at Anfield, I want to play for Liverpool. I’m a big Liverpool fan. My father’s dream is to see me play for Liverpool.”

That kind of statement will not go unnoticed among supporters.

When a young player publicly declares his desire to play at Anfield, it naturally fuels speculation.

£87m — Statement Signing or Risk?

If the reported £87m valuation is accurate, Liverpool would need to be absolutely convinced.

That fee suggests:

Elite potential Immediate impact expectations Significant long-term investment

Liverpool under Edwards have traditionally been calculated in the market, targeting value and upside rather than headline fees for raw prospects.

Would Diomande be the exception?

Strategic Move or Early Monitoring?

It is also possible Liverpool are simply tracking his development rather than preparing a concrete bid.

Scouting at this level is constant. Monitoring does not always equal movement.

But when:

Edwards is involved The player has declared his love for Liverpool And Salah’s long-term future remains a topic

The pieces begin to connect.

Whether this becomes a serious pursuit remains to be seen.

But the links are growing — and the narrative of a future Anfield winger is beginning to build.

Jamie (The Kopite View)