Liverpool have reportedly ‘chosen’ Bayer Leverkusen starlet Moussa Diaby to replace contract rebel, Mohamed Salah.
The 22-year-old ace has been on the radar at Anfield for some time now and the Reds could be set to target a summer move.
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According to a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes, Liverpool are ‘genuinely interested’ in the French international.
The report claims that the Reds are ‘best placed’ to land the four-cap ace and could do so regardless of whether Salah extends a deal beyond 2023.
So far this season Diaby – who was described as being like ‘lightning with a run up’ – has scored 16 times and provided nine assists in 35 appearances across all competitions.
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Valued at £49.50million and under contract in Germany until 2025 (Transfermarkt), signing the Frenchman for the mooted €60million (£50million) would represent smart value for money.
Albeit currently unproven in the Premier League and Champions League, Diaby has gone from strength to strength in a competitive Bundesliga.
Possessing blistering pace to accompany a host of outstanding stacking attributes, the Paris-born forward would likely have no issues adapting to Jurgen Klopp’s methods.
As for replacing Salah, Liverpool supporters will hope that comes a few seasons down the line and the starlet who is capable of playing on both wings can learn from the Egyptian King for a while yet.
