Liverpool Star's Exit Sparks Massive Summer Transfer Frenzy
Mohamed Salah is "growing more probable" to depart Liverpool this summer following a turbulent 2025–26 campaign, according to recent reports.
After experiencing difficulties with his performance and losing his spot in Liverpool's first team, Salah launched a surprising critique against manager Arne Slot and suggested he was being pushed out of the organization. While the two have reconciled since then, BBC Sport anticipates Salah's Liverpool chapter will conclude when the season finishes.
Teams from Saudi Arabia and Major League Soccer are monitoring the situation but must satisfy Salah's substantial salary requirements to entice him away from Liverpool before his deal concludes in 2027. The Reds are reluctant to allow Salah to leave without compensation.
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How could Liverpool feasibly substitute Salah? The Egyptian star stands among the club's most legendary players and ranks near the summit of Premier League all-time greats.
Salah's expected exit, whatever the circumstances, will severely impact Liverpool. Regrettably for the Reds, there won't be much time for reflection as they must immediately focus on securing a successor.
Adding complexity to Liverpool's predicament is that Salah won't generate the same transfer revenue as his potential replacement will cost. He'll be 34 when the campaign concludes, entering his contract's final year and, following his mid-season controversy, can no longer be considered an untouchable player. The era of $190 million (£150 million then) bids from the Saudi Pro League has passed, and achieving even half that amount seems highly improbable.
Replacing Salah will be expensive for Liverpool, with their spending power potentially dependent on securing Champions League qualification for next season. Investing heavily in a new star would be significantly more challenging without the revenue from Europe's premier tournament.
Players like Bayern Munich's Michael Olise or Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola would represent extremely costly alternatives, while Rodrygo's situation at Real Madrid might depend on whether Álvaro Arbeloa continues as manager beyond this season.
Numerous sources mention RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande as a potential acquisition, though he would likely cost nearly $100 million and attracts interest from throughout Europe.
Athletic Club's Nico Williams has been connected with an Anfield move, alongside lifelong Liverpool supporter Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United. Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi was previously targeted during Jürgen Klopp's tenure.
Within the club, numerous Liverpool supporters have advocated for increased playing time for 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha, though Slot has recommended patience regarding excessive expectations on the teenager at this point in his development.