Fabrizio Romano says Liverpool cleared space for Yan Diomande

Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool have cleared wage space for a potential Yan Diomande signing after Mohamed Salah's contract termination. Mohamed Salah reached an agreement to terminate his £400,000‑per‑week contract one year early; his two‑year extension signed in 2025 with Richard Hughes is now void. Andoni Iraola, Liverpool’s new head coach, and the sporting director are targeting a different profile, prioritising one‑v‑one quality on the wing; Liverpool, the outgoing Premier League champions, are seeking more width. Yan Diomande, 19, enjoyed a breakout season with RB Leipzig and is set for a starring role at the upcoming FIFA World Cup; he joined Leipzig from Leganes for £18 million on a deal running to 2030, giving the Red Bull‑owned club control over his next move. Romano said both Liverpool and Paris Saint‑Germain are interested, but Liverpool have an advantage after Salah’s wages are off the books; PSG’s negotiations also involve Barcola, Goncalo Ramos and Kang‑in Lee, adding complexity to their pursuit.