Liverpool face one of their biggest summer windows in recent years and speculation continues to do the rounds surrounding high-profile incomings and outgoings at Anfield.
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Arne Slot is edging closer to a Premier League title in his first season in charge on Merseyside, which would be quite the achievement off the back of his arrival from Feyenoord to replace Jurgen Klopp.
However, the Dutchman is aware his side could be set for major alterations this summer. Trent Alexander-Arnold could make a free transfer switch to Real Madrid; something that has created a whiff of bittersweet sentiment among the Reds’ support despite their status as champions in waiting.
Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah are also yet to commit to extensions. Both have been emblematic of the success Liverpool have enjoyed over the last few years, though there has been no official communication that either will be around next season to enjoy the fruits of their labours.
Enduring a mini-goal drought, some suggestions have been floated claiming the latter may be unsettled due to his unresolved situation.
Nevertheless, Slot is confident Salah can return to his clinical form in weeks to come, as he stated: “He (Salah) is completely the same but I know Mo, and you probably know him as well, he lives for goals. It would be weird if he was ‘oh, I’m happy I didn’t score’ but he’s not distracted or like ‘I can’t play football any more’.
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“No, Mo knows probably his biggest quality is he can play a poor game and still score a goal. So his head is not all over the place. Not at all.”
All parties are keeping their cards close to their chest as Salah enters the final stretch of his deal, but Liverpool could be in the market for a world-renowned replacement if reports are anything to go by.
Liverpool ready Rodrygo bid as potential Salah replacement
Per developments in Spain, Liverpool have Real Madrid star Rodrygo on their list as a potential Salah replacement and have readied an offer in the region of just over £119 million to sign the Brazil international.
Progress in negotiations could be found in the coming days, while there is also the possibility that further significant changes to their forward line unfold in the summer window.
Mohamed Salah vs Rodrygo – key statistics in 2024/25
Mohamed Salah – Premier League (before Fulham on 06/04/2025)
Chances created
69
Shots on target
56
Successful dribbles
51
Touches in opposition box
321
Rodrygo – La Liga
Chances created
48
Shots on target
18
Successful dribbles
41
Touches in opposition box
128
Liverpool’s pursuit of a striker to replace Darwin Nunez is more or less common knowledge amid links to Alexander Isak and Hug Ekitike, but the fact they are serious about reinforcements out wide does go to show that FSG are putting contingency plans in place should Salah opt not to sign fresh terms at Anfield.
Labelled “spectacular” by Carlo Ancelotti, Rodrygo has registered 13 goals and nine assists in 44 appearances for Real Madrid this campaign.
Reading between the lines, Kylian Mbappe’s position in the limelight alongside Vinicius Junior could play into Liverpool’s hands, even if supporters would rather keep hold of Salah as opposed to entering the market.