Five players Liverpool could sign to replace Mo Salah including ex-Man City star

Mohamed Salah faces an uncertain future at Liverpool

If a significant offer is made for Mohamed Salah in the summer, Liverpool may have to make a difficult choice. Salah’s future has been under intense scrutiny this week after an altercation with Jurgen Klopp on the touchline after Liverpool’s draw with West Ham.

After the season, the German will depart the team. Arne Slot, the manager of Feyenoord, will take over and work with Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes to handle Salah’s current circumstances.

The 31-year-old was the target of a £100 million bid from Al Ittihad last summer and will only have one year left on his current contract in the summer. Salah has not indicated that he wants to go, therefore Liverpool expects him to stay for at least another season, according to The Athletic.

Salah’s future is still unknown due to Fenway Sports Group’s sell-to-buy strategy at the team, but another massive offer might persuade Liverpool to sell. We identify five possible Slot replacements for the Egyptian in the impending transfer window.

Crysencio Summerville – Leeds

Robertson turned out to be one of the best purchases made by Klopp throughout his tenure at Liverpool, and the team has a history of bringing in players who have performed well in the Championship. Leeds star Crysencio Summerville is reportedly of interest to the Merseyside club, however Fabio Carvalho has not been able to replicate his success. In 42 league games this season, the Dutch attacker has scored 19 goals and provided nine assists, leading their promotion bid. There may be a move if Leeds are unable to make it back to the Premier League, however it has been suggested that his current contract contains no release clause. Additionally, it’s thought that Slot attempted to sign Summerville for Feyenoord, demonstrating his admiration for the winger.

Johan Bakayoko – PSV Eindhoven

Johan Bakayoko of PSV is a player Slot will be very familiar with. At twenty years old, he fits Edwards’ ideal age profile when it comes to new signings for Liverpool. Although he turned down a move to Brentford during the summer transfer window, Bakayoko has been linked to a number of Premier League teams and has improved since taking over for Noni Madueke. This season, Bakayoko has scored twelve goals and provided fourteen assists across all competitions. Ernie Stewart, PSV’s sporting director, has already stated that he expects the Belgium international to depart at the end of the season.

Napoli – Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

If Liverpool does end up with a sizable sum for Salah, it would be better used on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of Napoli, who may also fetch a sizable transfer fee. The Georgian winger, who captured the hearts of Napoli’s supporters and helped the team win the title the previous season, went by the moniker “Kvaradona.” The 23-year-old has bounced back from a difficult start to the current campaign, taking home the man of the match award in five of his past nine games.

Bowen, Jarrod – West Ham

Jarrod Bowen, a player for West Ham who is having the best season of his career, is another who would not be acquired cheaply. The England international, who scored his 16th goal of the year against Liverpool on Saturday, is well-liked by Klopp. Bowen shares a similar profile as Salah; he can cut in from the right onto his left foot, and Slot would be drawn to his Premier League background. But since West Ham wouldn’t be forced to sell him for a low price, at 27, he may have crossed the age limit for a Liverpool acquisition. The Hammers are in a good situation now that they sold Declan Rice to Arsenal for £100 million last summer.

Leroy Sane – Bayern Munich

Like Bowen, Leroy Sane might not meet Liverpool’s ideal age range, but he would still be a wise Salah substitute. Under Klopp’s leadership, the 28-year-old has been frequently linked to a return to the Premier League, and it’s thought that the team has shortlisted him for the summer. Given that Sane’s contract is scheduled to expire in the summer of 2025, just like Salah’s, Edwards may find Sane to be an appealing choice. To avoid losing their attacker for nothing, Bayern will seek to sell him or sign a new contract.