Liverpool now want “amazing” striker to replace Salah; Slot loves him

Liverpool now want to sign “amazing” £119k-p/w winger to replace Mohamed Salah, with Arne Slott is believed to be a big fan, according to the report.

Salah’s future under a big question mark

Salah has made it clear on a number of occasions that he is unhappy that Liverpool chiefs have so far been unable to meet his contract demands, and it is starting to look increasingly likely that the Egyptian could leave Anfield at the end of the season.

There have been widespread reports suggesting that a move to Saudi Arabia is now nearing completion, much to the displeasure of Jurgen Klopp. Former Reds boss he said: “I hope he stays.

“He is the greatest striker Liverpool have had in modern times. Obviously, there were still very good strikers. He is a fantastic player, a fantastic human being, an outstanding athlete. The best ambassador your country can have. I hope he stays at Liverpool.”

With Salah’s future still up in the air, Slott has begun looking at potential replacements for the summer, and reports from Spain have now detailed that a new name is on the shortlist.

The Reds are said to have been has been following Brahim Diaz from Real Madrid for monthswith Salah likely to leave at the end of the campaign, but there will be competition for his signature from some of Europe’s top clubs.

Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are also credited with an interest in Diaz, with the former’s strong link with Real Madrid potentially giving them an advantage in transfer negotiations.

Slot have reportedly identified the Morocco international as the perfect signing to replace Salah, given that he is a skilled and creative winger, and the report makes it clear that the player himself could be interested in a move.

Diaz impresses in Serie A and La Liga

The “astonishing” The Real Madrid forward scored some impressive performance since establishing himself as a key player in AC Milan’s first team in the 2020-21 season.

The £119k a week the star’s attacking numbers may not be at the same level as Salah’s, but he has struggled to get starts this season, given how complex Real Madrid’s attack is, especially since the arrival of Kylian Mbappe.

When the former AC Milan player received recognition this season, he showed solid results, scoring and completed two dribbles in a 4-2 win against Sevilla in La Liga last month.

However, Liverpool’s priority should be to agree a new contract with Salah rather than finding a replacement, as it will be extremely difficult to find any player who can match the 32-year-old’s attacking numbers in Premier League.