Liverpool almost saved Man United from Antony nightmare for £86m, before move was vetoed
Jurgen Klopp considered signing Antony to replace Mohamed Salah, according to reports.
The Brazilian winger was discussed as a potential target by Liverpool Two years ago.
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Salah's future at Anfield is currently uncertain after he entered the final year of his contract.
The Reds found themselves in a similar scenario in 2022 when negotiations over a new deal stalled.
According The timesLiverpool even went so far as to look for possible replacements for the Egyptian.
Among them then was the Ajax player. AnthonyWHO klopp discussed as a goal internally with the club. However, the measure was vetoed by Fenway Sports Group president Mike Gordon.
Although ultimately Salah drafted a new three-year contract to remain on Merseyside until the summer of 2025.
As for Antony, he completed an £86 million move to manchester united at the end of that summer.
Since then, he has scored just 12 goals and provided five assists in 87 appearances in all competitions.
Meanwhile, Salah has 10 goals and 10 assists this season alone in 17 games for Liverpool.
The 32-year-old is once again in the final year of his contract, with the deal he signed two summers ago expiring at the end of the season.
However, he is yet to sign an extension and looks set to leave the club after eight years.
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Saudi Pro League team Al-Hilal has been strongly linked to a movement for Salah in recent months.
The player himself too hinted at a way out the end of the campaign comes.
After scoring the winning goal against Brighton earlier this month, he wrote on X: “This club belongs at the top of the table. Nothing less. Every team wins games, but in the end there is only one champion.”
“That's what we want. Thank you for your support last night. No matter what happens, I will never forget what it feels like to score at Anfield.”
Liverpool fans will have another chance to see Salah in action on Wednesday night.
The host of the Reds real Madrid in the Champions League after Sunday's league trip to St. Mary's to face Southampton.
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