According team talk, Liverpool have identified Barcelona winger Raphinha as a possible replacement for Mohamed Salah.
Salah was heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia with Al-Ittihad last summer, but Liverpool were quite clear that he was not for sale at any price. This has not stopped speculation about his future and team talk They claim that Raphinha is being seen as a possible successor to the Egyptian.
As things stand, there are no plans on the part of the first division The leaders will part ways with their main star, but the scenario could be re-evaluated over the summer, particularly with the manager. Jurgen Klopp confirming that he will leave his position after more than 8 years at the helm.
Experience in the first division
Salah has been instrumental to Liverpool's success in recent years. He continued to be very consistent with 18 goals this campaign and recently reached the 200 goal mark for the Reds. The 31-year-old will enter the final year of his contract this summer and questions could arise over his future.
Virgil van Dijk has already hinted who could follow Klopp to the exit door. Salah could follow the same path and Liverpool could fulfill his request if he receives a large amount transfer Saudi Arabia rate. In that case, the club may want a ready-made replacement in the transfer market and could focus on Raphinha.
The Brazilian has played just 992 regular minutes for Barcelona this season amid injuries and competition for places. He has also contributed 4 goals and 7 assists for the Blaugrana. The 27-year-old could be considering a return to the Premier League and we will not be surprised if Liverpool try to sign him.
He £42 million star He had a great time at Leeds United with 29 goal involvements in 67 appearances. He was their standout player in the midst of their relegation fight. He may not be a flashy signing for the Reds, but he would certainly be a good candidate to succeed Salah if the latter were to leave. Raphinha will not be able to join without assured playing time.
