Liverpool have identified Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sane and Juventus winger Federico Chiesa as possible replacements for Mohamed Salah.
The Egyptian has 2 years left on his contract and the report says that Liverpool are already making plans to replace him.
The 31-year-old has netted 187 goals in 307 games to help the Merseysiders win several titles. He has won the Champions League, Super Cup, Premier League, Club World Cup, and the FA Cup.
Either Sane or Chiesa to replace Salah at Liverpool?
According to Football Transfers, Salah is attracting interest from Saudi Arabia and should he leave, the Reds have identified a replacement.
However, his agent Ramy Abbas insists that he has no interest in ending his six-year stay at Anfield.
Salah began the new Premier League season in good form, giving an assist against Chelsea while scoring in the club’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Saturday.
He has now moved clear of Steven Gerrard into fifth place on Liverpool’s all-time top goal-scorers list.
Klopp is keen on keeping his phenomenal forward at Anfield, but we realize that he would eventually leave the club. Hence the report mentions that the Reds have lined up a replacement for the Egyptian.
The report says Sane and Chiesa are top of Liverpool’s list of targets to fill Salah’s boots. Sane is regarded as one of the best wingers in Europe. He has scored 40 goals with 37 assists in 135 appearances for Bayern Munich since arriving from Man City.
The Germany international is valued at £66m but it remains to be seen how much Bayern would ask.
Chiesa has previously been linked with a move to Liverpool following his impressive displays for Juventus. He has netted 22 goals and recorded 20 assists in 94 games across all competitions since moving to Allianz Stadium.
Last season, despite Juve’s inconsistent performances and results, the Italy international was one of the shining lights. He made 10 goal contributions in 33 games in all competitions last time out.
Chiesa is valued at £34m and has two years left on his contract. Given Juve’s financial troubles, Liverpool may be able to bag themselves a bargain if they decide to formalize their interest in Chiesa.
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