Liverpool could now sign the player Jurgen Klopp wanted instead of Mo Salah for free - opinion

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Liverpool’s recruitment strategy under Arne Slot has prioritised star quality over depth, and they need to find creative ways to round out the squad. DISCUSS: This is not the game for Rio Ngumoha, nor for the returning Florian Wirtz 👇 Predicted XI Liverpool vs Galatasaray Arsenal and Barcelona are reportedly interested in the attacking midfielder, but Liverpool should get in the race and finally bring the German to Anfield, fulfilling Jurgen Klopp’s nine-year-old transfer wish.

The Egyptian is one of Liverpool’s greatest ever players. Photo by Mika Volkmann/Getty ImagesAt 29, he’s outside of Liverpool’s typical age range, but that is usually the case with free agents.

Liverpool would have to fight off competition from some of Europe’s top clubs, but there’s every chance he would be open to a Merseyside move. READ MORE: Arne Slot’s verdict on Ryan Gravenberch suggests Liverpool will make a transfer mistake this summerJoin Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox