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Liverpool faced with impossible transfer decision though Mohamed Salah may help

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Liverpool faces some huge decisions in the transfer market, especially with the sales of some key players, as the window continues to drag on.Mohamed Salah could help Liverpool make some key transfer decisions(Image: (Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images))Liverpool's summer transfer window has been quiet at best, as the Reds take a considered approach to what has been a hectic market across the world.After last year's transfer splurge, which broke several records, the Merseyside outfit has looked to fine-tune key areas, with Andoni Iraola relied upon to get the best out of the roster from last year.There are set to be some key changes, most notably the arrival of Jeremy Jacquet in place of Ibrahima Konate in defence, while Victor Munoz has been added as a versatile option for the frontline.Other deals may require a sell-to-buy strategy, which could see Liverpool move on some stars to raise funds for some fresh faces in the market.That is especially the case with Bradley Barcola, who the Reds remain in talks to sign, with an initial valuation set by PSG just shy of $200 million likely to cause some movement in the team.Curtis Jones has been linked extensively with a move to Inter Milan, but considering the lack of depth across many key positions, there may be concerns over such a risky strategy of selling options to cover those areas.A similar situation can be said of Cody Gakpo, who has been rumored with a potential move to Tottenham, with the potential to maximize his transfer value but also a risk in removing a versatile option in the frontline.Spurs want Liverpool foward Cody Gakpo(Image: Ryan Browne/Shutterstock)It leaves Liverpool in an impossible scenario, choosing between keeping those useful players and potentially selling them to raise funds for other incomings.Fortunately for the Reds, Mohamed Salah may have given the side a chance in the transfer market to be slightly more defensive with that strategy.The 34-year-old agreed to the early termination of his contract, which is set to save the club millions across the coming season, due to the high cost of the wages and bonuses he was on.By leaving in the way he did, Salah has saved Liverpool plenty that can now be freed up elsewhere in the team when considering the budget.That could allow someone like Gakpo to stay and contribute as a useful option next season, be that as a starter or a useful depth player moving forward.It remains to be seen whether that will be the case, or if an offer that is too good to refuse will come across the desk of the recruitment team.Either way, there is now some room for Liverpool to work with, and no rush to accept any sales that won't work in the club's favor - as has been seen with how they value Jones amid valuation disputes with Inter Milan.As the transfer rumor mill continues to churn, cool heads at Anfield must prevail ahead of another big season.