Liverpool point to Mohammed Kudus as Mohamed Salah's replacement
Liverpool have reserved western ham United winger Mohammed Kudus as possible replacement for Mohamed Salah — who is expected to leave the club at the end of the season, according to Transfers.
Seven years after having made the transfer Joining Liverpool from AS Roma, the Egyptian's time at Anfield could come to an end when his contract expires at the end of the season, with several reports linking him to the Middle East.
According TransfersThe Reds are now looking for potential successors to Salah and the club have flagged West Ham's Kudus as a possible target in the 2025 summer transfer window. However, Liverpool understand that landing the Ghanaian will not be cheap.
Kudus has been a revelation since joining the first division of Dutch Ajax last season and Transfers reports that the 25-year-old's skill, speed and goalscoring ability make him an ideal option to bolster Liverpool's attack.
However, a bid for the striker could face some challenges as West Ham insist on retaining the player as part of their long-term project, according to the report.
Ideal fit, expensive option
The report adds that the cost of acquiring the Ghana international could exceed €100m (£81m), which could pose a challenge for a club like Liverpool who typically prefer a more strategic and less expensive approach. .
While Kudus appears to be the “perfect profile” to replace Salah, the Merseyside club will have to consider whether to go for the Ghanaian or opt for a cheaper alternative.
Three key Liverpool stars will be out of contract at the end of the current season. The tastes of Trent Alexander-ArnoldVirgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah have less than a year left on their contracts at Anfield. While the club remains optimistic about extending their contracts, Salah's departure appears a possibility with several reports linking him to the Saudi Pro League.
The Reds are open to any possible scenario and are already in the market for potential replacements with Kudus high on their list.
With West Ham holding out for a fee of more than £81m, it remains to be seen whether Liverpool will break the bank to sign him or look for cheaper alternatives.
