Liverpool identify Belgian winger as Salah's replacement
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Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah (Photo Credit: Imago)

Liverpool identify Belgian winger as Salah's replacement

Faruq Ibrahim 22:00 - 20.05.2024

The Redsare said to be gearing up for a future without Mohamed Salah, and have identified a Belgian youngster as a viable replacement.

Liverpool are reportedly preparing for the eventual exit of Mohamed Salah, and are said to be eyeing Belgian winger Johan Bakayo as a possible replacement. 

Salah joined the Reds from Roma in 2017 and has gone on to cement himself as a club legend. However, he is of the advanced age of 31 and is attracting big money offers from the Gulf; hence, Liverpool are said to be gearing up for an exit. 

A time of change at Liverpool 

Liverpool are somewhat in a transition period. They parted ways with key players like Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane, and Fabinho in recent years. 

They have brought back Michael Edwards in an administrative role and added Richard Hughes from Bournemouth as the new sporting director. They made possibly the biggest change today, announcing Arne Slot as the new gaffer, following the exit of Jurgen Klopp. 

However, Virgil Van Dijk, Allison, Trent Alexander Arnold, Andrew Robertson and Mohamed Salah remain as key figures from that era. 

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah (11) Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk (4) and Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold (66) warming up before the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park || Image credit: Imago
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah (11) Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk (4) and Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold (66) warming up before the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park || Image credit: Imago

Liverpool target Bakayoko 

The Egyptian has announced that he will be continuing beyond this season, following reports of a possible exit; however, Liverpool are already preparing for the worst. 

According to Sports Zone, 21-year-old Bakayoko is seen as an ideal replacement for Salah. The Belgian has scored 14 goals and provided 14 assists in all competitions for the Eredivisie champions this season.

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