Former Arsenal star claims Liverpool has already missed out on ideal Mohamed Salah replacement
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsMohamed SalahFormer Arsenal midfielder Anders Limpar has claimed that Liverpool has already missed out on an ideal Mohamed Salah replacement who moved to the Gunners last summerMohamed Salah arrives at Istanbul Airport before signing for Trabzonspor.(Image: Ozan KOSE / AFP via Getty Images)Anders Limpar says Arsenal and England winger Noni Madueke would have been the right player to replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool.Madueke moved to Arsenal from Chelsea last summer for a fee of around $65 million (£48 million). And Limpar believes he would have been the ideal replacement for Reds icon Salah at Anfield."Salah has been one of the top players in the world for many, many years at Liverpool and so to not have him playing on the right side of the team anymore will be strange," Limpar, a former Swedish international and Arsenal player, told Svea Casino."That’s not easy but one player who could have replaced Salah is Madueke."He would have been outstanding down the right for Liverpool, playing week in, week out and scoring and setting up goals."But he’s an Arsenal player, so you have to look at other good wingers who can do that job."Madueke represented England at the World Cup but Thomas Tuchel's side crashed out in the semi-finals, losing to Argentina.Noni Madueke in action for England at the World Cup.(Image: Maja Hitij - FIFA via Getty Images)Meanwhile, Salah has signed for the Turkish outfit Trabzonspor this week.
He is set to take home a huge salary of close to $20M per season and has signed a two-year deal with the Super Lig team.Addressing members of the media in Trabzon, Salah offered his instant response as he delivered a message to the fans who had turned out in droves to welcome him."I'm so happy to be in this incredible environment," Salah said. I've never seen anything like it!
I want to experience success at Trabzonspor as well."Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.In a statement, the Turkish club confirmed: "A signing ceremony for our new transfer, Mohamed Salah, will be held at Papara Park on Thursday, August 6th at 7:30 PM."We invite all our fans to our home, Papara Park, wearing our new season jerseys, to witness history and take the first step on this unforgettable journey together."Liverpool.com says: Madueke was never the answer but the Reds need a replacement for Salah down the right flank sooner rather than later.