Liverpool now need to signal an “astonishing” £119k-p/w winger to interchange Mohamed Salah, with Arne Slot believed to be a giant fan, in response to a report.
Salah’s future in main doubt
Salah has repeatedly made it clear that he’s sad Liverpool chiefs have been unable to match his contract calls for thus far, and it’s beginning to look more and more seemingly the Egyptian might depart Anfield on the finish of the season.
There have been widespread stories stating {that a} transfer to Saudi Arabia is now edging nearer to completion, a lot to the discontent of Jurgen Klopp. The previous Reds boss said: “I hope he stays.
“He’s the largest striker Liverpool have had in fashionable occasions. Clearly there have been different actually good strikers. He’s a implausible participant, a implausible human being, an excellent athlete. The very best ambassador your nation might have. I hope he stays at Liverpool.”
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Liverpool are able to strengthen Slot’s first-team squad with a signing this month.
With Salah’s future nonetheless up within the air, Slot has began to take a look at potential replacements for the summer season, and stories from Spain have now detailed there’s a new title on the shortlist.
The Reds are mentioned to have been monitoring Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz for months, provided that Salah is more likely to depart on the finish of the marketing campaign, however there will likely be competitors for his signature from a few of Europe’s prime golf equipment.
Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are additionally credited with an curiosity in Diaz, and the previous’s robust relationship with Actual Madrid might give them the sting in switch negotiations.
Slot has reportedly recognized the Morocco worldwide as the right signing to interchange Salah, given that he’s a skilful and inventive winger, and the report makes it clear the participant himself could possibly be within the transfer.
Diaz impressing in Serie A and La Liga
The “astonishing” Actual Madrid ahead has put in some impressive performances since establishing himself as a key first-team participant for AC Milan within the 2020-21 season.
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Season |
League appearances |
Objectives |
Assists |
|
2020-21 |
27 |
4 |
4 |
|
2021-22 |
31 |
3 |
3 |
|
2022-23 |
33 |
6 |
7 |
|
2023-24 |
31 |
8 |
7 |
|
2024-25 |
14 |
2 |
2 |
The £119k-per-week star’s attacking numbers is probably not on the identical stage as Salah, however he has discovered begins arduous to return by this season, given how stacked the Actual Madrid assault is, notably for the reason that arrival of Kylian Mbappe.
When the previous AC Milan man has been given the nod this season, he has put in some strong shows, scoring and finishing two dribbles within the 4-2 victory in opposition to Sevilla in La Liga final month.
That mentioned, Liverpool’s precedence must be to agree a brand new contract with Salah, somewhat than discovering a alternative, as will probably be extraordinarily troublesome to search out any participant able to matching the 32-year-old’s attacking numbers within the Premier League.
