Five players Liverpool can buy with Mohamed Salah money as 'confidence' in Saudi transfer grows

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Liverpool still have a glaring Mohamed Salah question to answer in the upcoming transfer windows - but who could replace the Egyptian if a move is on the cards?Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah faces an uncertain future at Anfield following his bombshell interview at Elland Road a little over a week ago.The Egyptian, who has started the Reds' last four Premier League matches on the bench, claimed after last weekend's draw that his relationship with head coach Arne Slot was non-existent, while a January move could not be ruled out. The unrest at Anfield has presented clubs in Saudi Arabia and the United States with an opportunity to sound out a move, be it for the upcoming transfer window or the summer.A recent report from the Daily Mail has claimed the club have no intention of parting ways with Salah in January, but while the player is happy and settled on Merseyside, a move to Saudi Arabia has never been completely ruled out.

So much so, he has continued to attract the attention of Europe's elite clubs, including Liverpool.Links with the 24-year-old have been longstanding and have not disappeared, despite little suggestion he will leave Munich any time soon. Olise operates primarily in Salah's position and has scored 29 goals while registering 37 assists in 78 appearances across all competitions for Bayern, making it little surprise he has been tipped as a long-term successor.However, a deal would not be straightforward, with reports in Germany suggesting Bayern are prepared to offer Olise a new contract to fend off interest, despite him already being tied down until 2029.

The 19-year-old only moved to Germany last summer, but he has already scored seven goals and registered four assists across all competitions.Although traditionally a left winger, he is also capable of playing on the right, with all of his goal contributions for Leipzig so far coming from that flank. A report this week from Sky in Germany claims all of England's top clubs, including Liverpool, have the Ivory Coast international firmly in their sights.It has been suggested a move after the World Cup next summer is possible, but Leipzig would likely seek a fee in the region of £87 million for their star player.