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Managing Liverpool – £225m clearout could fund exciting Mo Salah transfer replacement

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Liverpool are set for a busy summer transfer window with a number of players potentially heading for the Anfield exit. Salah is due to leave on a free transfer and Konate's deal is set to expire at the campaign's end, though the remaining players would likely contribute a substantial sum to Slot's transfer war chest with their sales.With this potentially significant financial boost, the Dutchman will have no shortage of transfer targets to pursue in the summer.



One of those identified is Bayern Munich's Michael Olise, with manager Vincent Kompany stating he possesses all the mental qualities to reach the very pinnacle of the game.The Bayern manager was effusive in his admiration for his player, emphasising the France international's "obsession for detail" which bears resemblance to how Kevin De Bruyne operated at Manchester City during Kompany's playing days.Michael Olise is seen as a replacement for Salah (Image: Getty)He said: "I don't want to compare the players, because they are not the same players at all. Their recent history of significant spending suggests they could once again break the bank in search of Salah's successor.Yan Diomande could be a cheaper option on the wing (Image: Getty)Additional transfer targets include RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande and Juventus' Khephren Thuram, both of whom would strengthen positions Liverpool are keen to bolster.Diomande has been identified as another possible Salah replacement on the flank, yet he may prove equally difficult to prise away.

However, Liverpool are unlikely to be deterred by the substantial asking price, with the winger disclosing in February that his father is a Reds supporter.Khephren Thuram is a target for the midfield (Image: Getty)"I want to play at Anfield, I want to play for Liverpool. "I'm a big fan of Liverpool because my father's dream is to see me play at Anfield.