'I know': 'Incredible' attacker hints at whether he'll be signing for Liverpool to replace Salah
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Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao has played down suggestions he could join Liverpool as a direct replacement for Mohamed Salah.After Salah announced his intention to leave Anfield at the end of the season, claims have emerged that Conceicao is on the Reds’ list as a summer target.The 23-year-old addressed those rumours on Thursday as he prepared to play for Portugal against Mexico this Sunday, declaring that he is fully focused on finishing the season with Juve. Which players should Liverpool target to replace Mohamed Salah this summer? 🤔 A seven-man shortlist has already been reported:Desire Doue Bradley Barcola Nico Williams Yan Diomande Anthony Gordon Jarrod Bowen Michael OliseCredit: Izzy Poles/AMA/Getty Images Conceicao plays down Liverpool rumoursAs a rapid, young, left-footed right winger already playing at a high level, it is easy to see why Conceicao could be on Liverpool‘s radar this summer.However, when asked about the possibility of a move while speaking to A Bola, the former Porto man said he is already playing at a ‘great club.’“I know people talk about it [Liverpool] being a great club, but I play for a great club where I’m happy,” Conceicao said.
Photo by sportinfoto/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Liverpool set for £100m-plus FFP boost after Mohamed Salah exit confirmed“Right now I’m only focused on these two games we have with the national team, and then I’ll concentrate on the final stretch of the championship to help my club as much as possible.“I’m at a big club where the pressure to win is immense. I just have to keep working and contributing with goals and assists.”Analysis: Conceicao still one to watch for LiverpoolAlthough Conceicao appears to be happy at Juventus, his comments were played with a fairly straight bat as well.The Portugal international could still leave over the summer if Liverpool come in strong for him, and he would certainly tick several boxes for the Reds.
What is your all-time favourite Mohamed Salah moment at Liverpool? ⚽ Credit: Liverpool FC/Getty Images No doubt considerably cheaper than other options such as Michael Olise or Yan Diomande, he has a high ceiling and potentially world-class attributes which could be honed at Anfield. Portugal manager Roberto Martinez has called Conceicao ‘incredible‘ and he has the look of a player who is yet to hit his top level.The biggest question, however, is obviously regarding how Liverpool are looking to set up their attack next season.On the evidence of this term, they do not necessarily need a straight, like for like replacement for Salah, which is what Conceicao would effectively be.However, having a left-footed attacking option is always a good idea, and with Olise clearly off the market, there is a strong argument that Conceicao could be seen as ‘the best of the rest.’ Despite his suggestions, we’d still keep an eye on this over the summer window.