Liverpool are scouring the market for a long-term replacement for star attacker Mohamed Salah, who might be “in the building” shortly, according to Football Insider.
Arne Slot and Richard Hughes began working at Anfield last weekend as the new Liverpool managers devise a strategy for their summer recruitment.
According to sources, the Merseyside giants are eager to add a new winger to their squad when the transfer market reopens, as they want Salah’s replacement to be secured and signed before the Egyptian’s probable departure.
Last month, Football Insider learned that the 31-year-old is expected to hold crunch talks over his Liverpool future before his contract expires in June 2025.
The Merseysiders and Salah are likely to reach an agreement on whether he will stay at the club as a new era begins under Slot, who was selected Jurgen Klopp’s successor.
Liverpool could sign Johan Bakayoko to replace Mohamed Salah.
PSV Eindhoven winger Johan Bakayoko has been linked with a move to Liverpool for some time, and Slot is aware of his abilities from his time as Feyenoord’s manager.
Last season, the 21-year-old scored 14 goals and assisted 14 times in 48 games, helping the Dutch giants win the Eredivisie.
Last month, Football Insider reported that Liverpool is hoping to sign the Belgium international for an affordable amount this summer.
The winger will have the opportunity to improve his reputation in the coming weeks after being nominated to Domenico Tedesco’s team for the forthcoming European Championship.
Liverpool could make a move to sign Bakayoko, as Salah’s future in Merseyside remains uncertain.
Despite a dip in form near the conclusion of last season, the Egyptian still managed to score 25 goals and assist 14 times in 44 games.
According to Football Insider, a Saudi Arabian club could make a £100 million approach for Salah this summer after he was on the verge of leaving Anfield in August.
