However, things have panned out very differently with Liverpool standing next to no chance of retaining their Premier League crown. Salah exit decision made Diomande would be the perfect long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah, who looks destined to leave Anfield sooner rather than later. He has remained at Liverpool following his public bust-up with Arne Slot but is still being linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League ahead of the summer window. It could be their final opportunity to command a decent-sized transfer fee for Salah, who is due to become a free agent in the summer of 2027. Geertruida deal revived Liverpool tried to sign Lutsharel Geertruida, who is currently on loan at Sunderland from RB Leipzig, at the end of the January window.

Source: Express February 03, 2026 12:43 UTC