Liverpool news as Steven Gerrard makes transfer request and Reds star speaks

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Elsewhere, Dominik Szoboszlai has spoken about conversations he had with the winger before he made his decision to depart.READ MORE: Liverpool Champions League boost confirmed by Arsenal with Arne Slot target clearREAD MORE: Trent Alexander-Arnold suffers fresh Real Madrid blow as ex-Liverpool ace catches him 'sleeping'Gerrard names Salah's replacementReds hero Gerrard believes French star Michael Olise could be the man 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."Bayern's leadership remains unfazed regarding Olise's situation.

Speaking to the Liverpool ECHO, the Hungary international reflected on his bond with the club's star man."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 legend and his global reputation, stating: "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 shows us about being a better player and a better human, so he has had a big impact on his career."Mo is one of my best friends in the squad, he is with me all the time but Milos [Kerkez] is with me as well all the time, so we are the three.