The time will eventually come for Liverpool to replace Mohamed Salah and that replacement could be right under their noses in the Premier League.
Salah’s goals, assists and all around contribution to the Liverpool cause mean it’s going to be some task for the Reds to find a proper replacement.
With 13 goals and eight assists already this season, Salah is showing yet again why Liverpool simply have to tie him down to a new deal.
However, new deal or not this summer, a new signing is going to be needed at Anfield to eventually take over and that man was on the scoresheet once more in Premier League action this weekend.
£50m forward scores and assists again to show he can replace Mo Salah
With Liverpool’s game at Everton cancelled due to the weather, eyes turned to other Premier League games and in doing so, there were players on display who the Reds could court.
One such player to show his worth once again was Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo.
Bryan Mbeumo of Brentford celebrates after Kevin Schade of Brentford (not pictured) scores his team's fourth goal during the Premier League match b...
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Mbeumo is hot on the tail of the Premier League’s top scorers and once again scored against Newcastle to continue his fine season, while he also laid on a second for Kevin Schade.
And with Liverpool linked with a move for Mbeumo, the Cameroonian is making a serious case for the Reds to ramp up that interest.
Bryan Mbeumo is perfect for Liverpool
For Mbeumo, it has been a steady build into being a seasoned and well-rounded Premier League player.
Last season saw him score nine goals – a total he equalled with his goal v Newcastle – while it was the same story the season prior, with eight assists thrown in as well.
Against Newcastle, he was a menace with his running. A thorn in the defence’s side with his dribbling and quick feet. And crucially, when it mattered, he made the right decision to contribute to goals.
Bryan Mbeumo stats v Newcastle United (07/12/2024)
1 goal
1 assist
3 key passes
79.5% pass accuracy
3 crosses
With Ivan Toney now gone, the ‘incredibly quick’ Mbeumo has stepped up to be Brentford’s main man and a double figure season and potentially even the 20 goal mark is in sight.
At 25, Mbeumo is the same age as when Liverpool made their move to sign Mo Salah in the first place.
The timing, it seems, is right for the Reds to move for Mbeumo. Capable off the right, left, and centrally, he very much fits into what Liverpool’s current forward line looks like.
Brentford will reportedly accept around £50m for Mbeumo. And in today’s market, that is a snip.
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