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Liverpool latest: Steven Gerrard's dream signing as Dominik Szoboszlai explains Mo Salah talks

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Today's Liverpool news sees club icon Steven Gerrard name his pick to replace Mo Salah while talks surrounding the Egyptian's departure have been revealedLiverpool face a pivotal first-leg clash with Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, Dominik Szoboszlai has spoken about conversations he had with the winger before he reached his decision to depart.Gerrard names Salah's replacementReds hero Gerrard reckons French star Michael Olise could be the player to step into Salah's shoes next season.



They'll have to replace his goal involvements which is extremely difficult because he's been incredible for Liverpool for many years."Meanwhile, Bayern Munich's hierarchy have indicated they are unconcerned over the future of Olise. Speaking to the ECHO, the Hungarian international shed light on his bond with the club's talismanic figure, explaining how he spoke with him about his decision but insisting he had no influence on it."To be honest, maybe you know, I am very close with Mo," he said.

He is a grown man, it's his own decision. I think he is professional enough to act in a way that he has to because to leave with one of the trophies we are going for would be amazing."The midfielder also reflected on Salah's standing as a Premier League great and his worldwide recognition, adding: "The numbers speak for themselves, the stuff he has done on the pitch speaks for itself and he is one of the best that has ever played."That is not only for Liverpool, I think the world as well and I am happy I was lucky to play with him and I really happy that I can say he is one of my friends."He is every day in training being a good example for all of us.