Ryan Gravenberch signs a new Liverpool contract, keeping him at Anfield until the summer of 2032

Ryan Gravenberch signs a new Liverpool contract, keeping him at Anfield until the summer of 2032

RB Leipzig youngster Yan Diomande “has been watched extensively” by Liverpool, according to Merseyside journalist David Lynch.

Yan Diomande to Liverpool: A quick look

• Extensive scouting: Reliable journalist David Lynch confirms the 19-year-old RB Leipzig winger has been watched “extensively” by Liverpool.
• High output: Diomande has already registered 17 goal contributions (10G, 7A) this season, outperforming several of Liverpool’s current senior forwards.
• Premium price: RB Leipzig are reportedly open to negotiations, but the Ivory Coast international could cost upwards of £87 million.

The need for new wide attacking signings has become great for the Reds this season, with Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo both toiling.

Luis Diaz wasn’t replaced when he joined Bayern Munich last summer, with 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha the only legitimate backup option currently.

According to Lynch on his Substack, Diomande is a player who Liverpool have watched “extensively,” as they look to “bolster their options out wide” at the end of the season.

He also points out that Salah and Gakpo’s struggles may have been down to “some of the most disciplined and athletic low blocks” the Premier League “has ever seen.”

The focus on set-pieces and physicality hasn’t helped them, with Bukayo Saka, Anthony Gordon and Pedro Neto also name-checked as not setting the world alight.

Yan Diomande and Michael Olise the perfect options for Liverpool?

It is easy to see why Liverpool see Diomande as an exciting option to add to their attack in the summer window.

The 19-year-old has already registered 17 goal contributions in just 26 appearances for Leipzig – 10 goals and seven assists – showing that he is delivering consistent end product at a young age.

Diomande and Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise have been linked with moves to Liverpool at different times, and signing both would be significant business.

But whether the Reds have enough funds to do that, and strengthen in other areas such as centre-back, remains to be seen.

The Mail‘s Lewis Steele reports that Leipzig are “open to negotiations” for approximately €100 million (£87.2m) – Diomande is under contract until 2030 – and that fee could look like a bargain as time passes.

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Diomande is equally capable of thriving on the right and left wing, so he could be considered an upgrade on Gakpo and long-term competition for Ngumoha.

Olise may then be seen as the perfect heir to Salah, already having Premier League experience from his eye-catching spell at Crystal Palace.

Regardless of what happens with Olise, though, Diomande should be pursued, with the nine-cap and three-goal Ivory Coast international a big signing for both the present and the future.

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Liverpool U18s were beaten 3-0 at home to Man City U18s on Saturday lunchtime, with Emile Heskey’s son playing a key role for the visitors.

Liverpool U18s 0-3 Man City U18s

U18 Premier League, Kirkby Academy
March 7, 2026

Goals: Lamb pen 15′, Headley 61′, Samba 74′

Simon Wiles’ youngsters faced one of their most difficult games of the season at the Academy, coming up against the U18 Premier League leaders.

Virgil van Dijk watched on from the sidelines, as he often does, the morning after captaining Liverpool to a 3-1 win away at Wolves in the FA Cup.

City had Reigan Heskey starting for them – son of the former Liverpool striker, Emile Heskey – and he looked a threat from the off.

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— The LFC Academy (@LFCAcademyX) March 7, 2026

It didn’t take long for the visitors to take the lead, with Teddie Lamb scoring from the penalty spot, having earlier seen another spot-kick saved by Kornel Misciur.

Prince Cisse was agonisingly close to levelling the scores minutes later, but his header didn’t quite make it over the line.

It was almost a carbon copy of last weekend’s goal, when the 17-year-old scored on his Liverpool U21s debut, but this time the ‘keeper produced an incredible save.

Half time: Liverpool U18s 0-1 Man City U18s

Liverpool tried their best to find an equaliser early in the second half, with the in-form Josh Sonni-Lambie missing the target.

He and La’more Lee Forrester were both threats for the Reds.

City doubled their advantage soon after, however, with Heskey teeing up Dante Headley to head home and put them in complete control.

Xavier Parker brilliantly added a third for City with 16 minutes remaining, showing precisely why they are leading the way this season.

The defeat means that Liverpool stay fourth in the table, behind Merseyside rivals Everton on goal difference.

Wiles’ side’s next assignment is a trip to Wolves next Saturday (11.30am GMT) in the league.

Liverpool U18s: Misciur; O’Connor, Ayman, Cisse (Conde 86′), Clarke; Upton (Hickman 84′), Murray-Holme (Eden 46′),Farkas; Yeguo (Konde 84′), Lee Forrester, Sonni-Lambie

Unused subs: Hilditch

Next Match: Wolves U18s (A) – U18 Premier League – Saturday, March 14, 11.30am (GMT)

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Andy Robertson lays down the gauntlet to Rio Ngumoha to fulfill his potential and have the "special career" that might be awaiting him at Liverpool

Andy Robertson lays down the gauntlet to Rio Ngumoha to fulfill his potential and have the "special career" that might be awaiting him at Liverpool

Wolves manager Rob Edwards says his side were powerless to do anything to stop Liverpool, claiming they produced the “best version” of themselves at Molineux.

That was more like it, wasn’t it?

After an awful showing at Wolves on Tuesday night, Liverpool won 3-1 to book a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Friday.

Speaking to TNT Sports after the game, Edwards heaped praise on the Reds, admitting that they found their groove against his team.

"Liverpool are a bit good aren't they?" ?

Wolves manager Rob Edwards reflects as his Wolves side bow out of the FA Cup.

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— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 6, 2026

“I think Liverpool are a bit good, aren’t they?” Edwards said.

“I thought we saw the best version of them tonight. Credit where credit’s due, they deserved it, they were better.

“We gave everything, but we couldn’t find a way tonight.

“Whether it was a counter-attack or trying to go through them with any build-up, or even get behind them, it was really difficult to put a dent on them really.

“I think the killer moment for us – even at 1-0 down we were still in the game – was the timing of the second goal straight after our kick-off.

“It almost sealed it and that’s frustrating for us. It’s the one bit I’m really annoyed about tonight because anything can happen.

“Obviously, we got a goal late – if we were still in it in those later stages, then you never know, but I thought they were outstanding. I can’t fault our players.

“There’s levels and I thought they were at a really high level tonight.”

A timely reminder of what Liverpool are capable of

This was much improved from Liverpool, who were impressive in the second half, finding their top level and winning handsomely.

It shows what this Reds side is capable of, which in many ways makes this season all the more frustrating.

There is world-class talent littered throughout the squad, and it’s now a case of finding consistency in the performances and results until May.

There is still a huge amount to play for, and winning the Champions League has to be seen as a genuine target for Liverpool, as well as the FA Cup.

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It is easy to forget that Rafa Benitez‘s Reds won the competition from nowhere in 2005, finishing fifth in the Premier League, and this is a superior group of players.

The one thing holding Liverpool back is their unpredictability from week to week, and Arne Slot will know it is threatening to lose him his job.

The Reds must now kick on from this win, rather than producing a limp showing at Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday, both in terms of quality and mentality.

They have born winners and legends in their squad – Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah came to the fore against Wolves – and they can ensure that the next few months are memorable.

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The Liverpool left-back was excellent in the win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday, and two BBC pundits claimed Robertson deserves to be playing more regularly

10:52, 07 Mar 2026Updated 10:52, 07 Mar 2026

Danny Murphy claimed Andy Robertson will be "fuming" with his lack of game time this season

Danny Murphy believes Andy Robertson will be “fuming” that Arne Slot has allocated him so little playing time this season.

The left-back has been relegated to second choice behind new arrival Milos Kerkez in the pecking order, with Robertson starting less than half the number of games as the Hungarian. But the 31-year-old has been typically reliable when called into action, as was highlighted by his impressive display in Friday’s FA Cup win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The Scotland captain scored the game’s opening goal when he unleashed a powerful strike from outside the box, before his excellent cross picked out Mohamed Salah at the back post for the game’s second goal.

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Robertson’s performance earned praise from Slot, who said the former Hull City man had “given his everything for the club” since his arrival.

In what increasingly looks like his final season at Liverpool, with his contract set to expire this summer, Robertson has handled himself impeccably. Even after the FA Cup win at Molineux, the experienced defender claimed he had to “accept” his current situation, adding that Kerkez is a “fantastic left-back”.

But Murphy feels Robertson should have been given more playing opportunities this season.

Robertson netted the opening goal of the game against Wolves

“Deep down he’ll be absolutely fuming because he’s deserved to play more,” the former Liverpool midfielder said on BBC Sport.

“I’m sure he understands competition was inevitable, but he’s been discarded more or less. He’s only played a handful of games. That performance should keep his place.”

Murphy’s fellow BBC pundit, Alan Shearer, agreed with that assessment.

“I would get the frustration, although he didn’t show it in the interview; but you can bet your bottom dollar that he will be angry and he will be hurt because he will be feeling he should be playing,” said the former Newcastle United no.9.

The pundits claimed Kerkez is fortunate to have played so much this season

“I’m not sure Kerkez has pushed him enough to be playing as much as he’s done, certainly not with the fee they paid for him.

“I thought he would’ve been better. [Robertson] is a great professional and he probably can’t say what he wants to say.”

Robertson has made no secret of his desire to play regular minutes, especially with the World Cup on the horizon.

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The Liverpool vice-captain spoke to Tottenham Hotspur regarding a possible mid-season departure, and also attracted interest from Atletico Madrid last summer. He is expected to move on at the end of the campaign, calling time on his nine-year stint at Anfield.

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A look at how the national media reacted to Liverpool's 3-1 win over Wolves in the FA Cup on Friday night

A look at how the national media reacted to Liverpool's 3-1 win over Wolves in the FA Cup on Friday night

The left-back scored the opening goal of the FA Cup fifth-round tie, before setting up Mohamed Salah's goal. Arne Slot praised his impact after the game, stating he can always rely on the Scotland captain

09:32, 07 Mar 2026

Arne Slot praised Andy Robertson for his reliability and passion following his impressive performance in the 3-1 FA Cup win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The left-back inspired Liverpool to victory courtesy of a goal and an assist at Molineux. Robertson proved an unlikely first goalscorer when he unleashed a powerful strike from outside he box that flew past Sam Johnstone.

The Scotland captain then teed up Mohamed Salah for a simple tap-in at the back post, with his excellent cross picking out the Egyptian. Robertson’s performance was a reminder of what he can still offer in a season that has largely seen him operate as back-up to Milos Kerkez.

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Robertson has started 14 games this term compared to Kerkez’s 30. Yet the experienced defender has rarely let Slot down when drafted in, something the Dutchman acknowledged post-match.

“He loves the club and he loves to play in front of these fans,” Slot said after the game. “Robbo has, in the one and a half years that I'm here, he has given his everything for the club.

“I think the fans will tell me that it's not only one and a half years he did this. He did this for all the years that he's been here.

Andy Robertson scored the opening goal for Liverpool against Wolves(Image: (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images))

“Every time I need him, or the club needs him, he tries to give his best. That's again what he did tonight: not only scoring and having an assist, but I think he defended well with calm and a lot of composure on the ball.

“That's crucial because if you play against the team where the full-backs are constantly open you need in those positions [a] player who is making the right decisions, that's what Dom [Szoboszlai] and Robbo definitely did tonight.”

Robertson’s second-half strike was his first ever from outside the box in a Liverpool jersey, and even Slot admitted he was taken aback by the goal.

The opening goal against Liverpool was Robertson first from outside the box(Image: 2026 Liverpool FC)

“If you talk about a goal and an assist, the first player you think about is probably not a full-back,” he said.

“So, if he can then add that to a game where we until 91 minutes again did not concede a chance - and he's, of course, part of defending, so that's the first job of a full-back - then it's really positive.

“But the first goal he scored is not a big chance; it's a 20-yard shot, which we had a lot of three days ago - and now this one goes in after Cody [Gakpo] and Mo [Salah] did a good job in the lead-up to that goal.”

Curtis Jones added a third goal in the 74th minute, while Hwang Hee-chan grabbed a consolatory strike in injury-time.

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The 3-1 win saw Liverpool progress to the FA Cup quarter-finals and it will discover its opponent on Monday.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold and Real Madrid were victorious on Friday night but that didn't stop criticism for the former Liverpool defender

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Real Madrid were victorious on Friday night but that didn't stop criticism for the former Liverpool defender

Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo, but the Spanish media are calling Trent Alexander-Arnold out for his part in the goal that they conceded at Balaidos on Friday night

Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo, but the Spanish media are calling Trent Alexander-Arnold out for his part in the goal that they conceded at Balaidos on Friday night

The 27-year-old hobbled off the pitch following a crunching tackle from Hwang Hee-chan at Molineux, and Slot was asked for the latest in his post-match press conference

08:42, 07 Mar 2026

Arne Slot was asked for an injury update on Alexis Mac Allister after the FA Cup victory over Wolves

Arne Slot has provided a positive injury update on Alexis Mac Allister, after the midfielder was withdrawn in the latter stages of Liverpool’s FA Cup victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Mac Allister was on the receiving end of a robust challenge from Hwang Hee-chan, which ended his participation in the fifth-round tie. The Argentinian appeared to jar his knee and required prolonged on-field treatment before he was replaced by Trey Nyoni.

Mac Allister managed to walk off and took his place on the substitutes’ bench, easing worries that he had sustained a serious problem. That concern was further alleviated by Slot’s post-match comments.

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Asked if Mac Allister was okay, the Liverpool head coach replied: “I think so, yes.”

That will be a huge relief for Slot given Mac Allister’s importance to the team. The former Brighton & Hove Albion man has missed just two games all season and will likely start against Galatasaray on Tuesday if he is fully fit.

The 27-year-old helped the Reds progress to the FA Cup quarter-finals courtesy of a 3-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Robertson helped guide Liverpool to FA Cup victory(Image: (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images))

After a slow first half, Andy Robertson handed Liverpool the lead via a powerful strike from outside the box.

The left-back also set up the Reds’ second when his incisive run and cross picked out Mohamed Salah at the back post for a simple tap-in.

Curtis Jones made it three in the 74th minute when he curled in a left-foot shot from outside the area. Hwang pulled one back for Wolves in injury-time, with the tie already settled.

Salah has been back among the goals of late(Image: 2026 Liverpool FC)

For Salah, he has now scored in consecutive matches, and despite another underwhelming performance, Slot said he hopes his return to goalscoring form can help instill greater confidence.

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“It's always pleasing if we score, but I think it's also important for attackers to score because if they don't score over a long time, they're maybe starting to force it or going to do different things,” said the Dutchman, when asked about Salah.

“So, the more they score, the less they are going to force it and that's why it's important for our attackers either to score or be part of the lead-up to a goal. Like I just said, Cody [Gakpo] twice played a very good role in the first two goals we scored.”

Liverpool will now keep an eye on the remaining fifth-round ties, with Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea in action this weekend. The draw for the last eight is on Monday.

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Rio Ngumoha was a bright spark against Wolves as Liverpool's 17-year-old winger was handed a rare start

Rio Ngumoha was a bright spark against Wolves as Liverpool's 17-year-old winger was handed a rare start

Arne Slot's future at Liverpool is far from secure after a disappointing campaign at Anfield this season

Rob Edwards admitted his Wolves side were beaten fair and square by Liverpool in Friday's FA Cup fifth-round tie at Molineux