Liverpool must look to the Premier League for a replacement for Mohamed Salah
Liverpool have been told they have a perfect replacement for Mohamed Salah who is already playing in the Premier League.
talkSPORT presenter Tony Cascarino says Brentford abroad Bryan Mbeumo He would be an ideal signing to fill the Egyptian king's shoes if he leaves Anfield.
While Liverpool managed to retain Salah this summer despite constant links with a possible move to Saudi Arabia, but those exit links are unlikely to go away anytime soon.
Salah is one of three key Reds players who have entered the final year of their contracts, along with Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnoldno news about his immediate future.
Although talkSPORT has learned that Liverpool are planning to open talks with Salah Talk of a possible extension will soon be heard and his electric start to the season will only increase the Saudis' desire to sign him.
The Merseyside club's transfer gurus are likely already looking at a potential replacement for the Anfield legend, and Cascariuno says Mbeumo would fit the bill.
Speaking to Brentford fan and co-presenter Natalie Sawyer ahead of the Bees' Premier League clash with Manchester City, the former Chelsea The striker (and lifelong Liverpool fan) said: “I remember telling you that if Mo Salah left, Mbeumo would be the one to sign him.
“He has a lot to offer, he has goals, he has durability.
“He's a nuisance every time he plays.”
While Ivan Toney has been Brentford's headline act in their four seasons back in the Premier League, Mbeumo has been a constant behind-the-scenes performer and shouldered the responsibility in Toney's absence during his betting ban.
The 25-year-old Cameroon international has a record of 25 goals and 21 assists in 101 top-flight appearances for Brentford.
He is also on a run of eight goal involvements in his last ten Premier League appearances.
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Mbeumo joined the Bees from French side Troyes in 2019 for a hefty £5.8million.
That was a club-record transfer for Brentford at the time, and they can count on the fact that they will get a big payday if any of the Premier League big boys come calling.
The winger's current value is around £35m, but Brentford are known for being tough negotiators, as Toney's suitors discovered this summer ahead of his move. £40m transfer to Saudi club Al-Ahli finalised.
Brentford reportedly put a £50m price tag on Mbeumo for the recent summer transfer window.
However, he will enter the final year of his current contract at the end of this season so Brentford are likely to accept a lower offer next summer, with claims the player is in no rush to sign an extension.
Mbeumo appears to be keeping his options open, having been candid about his future in an interview with a French outlet. The team Earlier this year.
In May he said: “I have spent five seasons at Brentford, at a club that knew how to help me grow and take a step forward.
“I want to play in the biggest competitions, in the best clubs. I am still attracted to the fact that some big teams are interested in me. We will see.”
He has also previously spoken of his desire to compete at the highest level of European football and even lift the Champions League trophy.
“I would like to win the Champions League,” he said. Evening Standard.
“Everything is possible.”
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