Liverpool have joined a multitude of first division clubs to indicate interest in in-form Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo as a possible replacement for Mohamed Salahaccording team talk.
The French-born Cameroonian international has been in brilliant form this season, scoring five goals in six Premier League appearances. His goal in the first minute against western ham Last weekend meant he has now surpassed Ivan Toney by recording 48 direct goal contributions for Brentford, the most of any player in the club's history.
His performances have sparked the interest of Liverpool with team talk reporting that the Merseyside club have included the 25-year-old among their targets to replace Mohamed Salah, who faces an uncertain future as his contract expires next summer.
A previous report of team talk revealed that the club hierarchy does not expect Salah to extend his contract with a possible move to Saudi Arabia next season.
Mbeumo's ability to play in different positions in the front line, as well as his Premier League experience, make him an attractive defender for the Reds, according to the report.
Liverpool prepares for a possible departure of Salah
However, the Merseyside club faces competition for the Cameroonian signing with Arsenal also interested in signing Mbeumo while Newcastle UnitedEdit have also expressed interest, according to the report.
Mbeumo's contract at the Gtech Community Stadium will run until the summer of 2026 at a valuation of €40m (£33m) per Transfer marketand team talk informs that the Club retains the option of a one-year extension.
Salah has enjoyed a sensational spell at Anfield since joining the club from Italian side AS Roma in 2017. Leaving the club after seven years could cause outrage among fans, but everyone can attest that the 32-year-old He has given everything for the club.
Liverpool are already looking for potential replacements, and Mbeumo fits the bill, having proven dangerous in front of goal during his time at Brentford.
Liverpool have a good working relationship with Brentford, having sold Fabio Carvalho and Sepp van den Berg to them in the summer, and will hope this will give them an advantage over the likes of Arsenal in their pursuit of Mbeumo.
However, the Gunners will still pose a real threat to Liverpool's hopes. Mikel Arteta seeks to further strengthen its attacking ranks. Arsenal are unlikely to make Raheem Sterling's loan move permanent next summer, so Arteta could be considering Mbeumo as his replacement.
