Replacing Mohamed Salah - Six transfer options for Liverpool including Premier League pair
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Liverpool are sure to be in the market for a new winger in the summer once Mohamed Salah departs the clubAfter Liverpool announced that Mohamed Salah will leave the club at the end of the season, the club will now go about the unenviable task of trying to replace the legendary Egyptian.Salah’s nine years at Anfield saw him capture Kop hearts, becoming the Reds’ third all-time leading scorer. At 33 years old, the winger’s 2025/26 season has admittedly not met the standards of those that have gone before, including an imperious Player of the Year-winning campaign last year which saw him drive Arne Slot’s side to a 20th league title.But having hit 255 goals in 435 appearances for the club to date, while missing just 11 matches through injury or illness in that time (as per transfermarkt.com ), how do Liverpool replace him?Our own Paul Gorst has provided an update on how the club see the challenge in replacing Salah this summer, and when it comes to new arrivals here are six names that could be under consideration.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!
All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageMichael OliseThere have been several reports in recent weeks linking Bayern Munich’s star winger with a move to Merseyside.With 16 goals and 27 assists in all competitions to his name already this season, it’s no wonder why Olise is attracting interest from a whole host of European giants.Like Salah, the France international possesses a deadly ability to conjure up magic when cutting inside from the right onto his left foot. It is thought a deal for Diomande would cost in the region of £87m - a far more attainable acquisition than Olise.Bradley BarcolaSomeone who would likely demand a similar fee to that of Diomande, if not more, PSG’s Barcola could be an excellent bit of business for Liverpool.With the European champions boasting a wealth of attacking depth - options among Luis Enrique’s arsenal include Desire Doue, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Ousmane Dembele - they may be willing to let someone go.Barcola, 23, may be that man, having started 15 of his team’s 26 Ligue 1 matches this term.
Still, the 18-time France international has hit double digits for league goals (10), while scoring twice in PSG’s Champions League round of 16 win over Chelsea earlier this month.Able to play all across the front three, with plenty of room to grow, Barcola would be a great pickup for Slot’s side.Anthony GordonA rumour that likes to pop up every now and then, Anthony Gordon may also be on the Reds’ list of possible heirs to Salah’s throne this summer. But if the Magpies miss out on European football, a deal for the former Everton man may be easier to complete.Only Kylian Mbappe has scored more Champions League goals this term than the England international, who would likely cost a fee in the region of £75m.Yankuba MintehA name that is perhaps less established than others in this list, Brighton’s Minteh represents a very intriguing option for Liverpool.The Gambia international is of a similar profile to Salah: an explosive left-footed right winger.