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Mo Salah could potentially leave Liverpool following his recent bombshell comments
Liverpool are reportedly working on signing a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah, as doubts over his future continue to build.
There is a great deal of uncertainty surrounding the winger’s position at Anfield, following his bombshell comments about the club, his relationship with Arne Slot, and his role within in the team.
Salah spoke to the media about his lack of playing time in recent games, stating he feels he ‘doesn’t have to go every day fighting’ for his position in the starting line-up as he has already earned it.
The Egyptian was left out of the squad that travelled to face Inter Milan midweek and has hinted that this weekend’s meeting with Brighton could be his last game in red.
Liverpool looking for Mo Salah replacement
Liverpool have been on the market for a long-term successor to Salah for a while now. The influential winger will turn 34 next June and his contract is due to expire in 2027. Knowing his time at the club is now limited, the Reds have been searching for a suitable replacement, but that decision may need to be pushed forward.
According to Caught Offside, Liverpool are monitoring Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola as they weigh up candidates for their next right-winger.
Barcola has emerged alongside the likes of Antoine Semenyo as high profile targets to replace Salah. However, PSG would prefer to keep the France international on their books and could even start working to tie him down with a new contract, as his current terms expire in 2028.
Despite PSG’s desire to keep Barcola, the outlet claims that a move to Liverpool is viewed as a ‘potentially realistic’ one, making him an interesting candidate to keep an eye on ahead of the January and summer transfer windows.
Last season, Barcola enjoyed an impressive run, contributing 21 goals and 21 assists in all competitions, which put him firmly on the radar of rival clubs.
Will Liverpool sell Mo Salah?
As things stand, it remains to be seen when Salah will leave Liverpool. His contract runs for another year-and-a-half but reports re-linking him with Saudi Arabian clubs have emerged.
The Caught Offside report says there is a ‘genuine possibility’ Salah will leave Anfield and interest is building ahead of the January window.
Salah also added to the speculation with his comments about this weekend’s clash with Brighton. During his eye-popping interview, the Egyptian admitted he had told his family to attend the match on Saturday, before he leaves to compete at the Africa Cup of Nations.
“This club, I will always support it, my kids will always support it. I love the club so much and I always will do. I called my mum yesterday and told them to come to the Brighton game. It doesn't matter if I play or not, I'm going to enjoy it.
“We'll see what's going to happen. In my head, I'm going to enjoy that game if I play or not, if I'm on the bench or not. I don't know what's going to happen now.
“That's going to be at Anfield, say 'goodbye' to the fans, go the Africa Cup. I don't know what will happen when I'm there.”
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