Liverpool have reportedly made an approach to sign Paris Saint-Germain superstar Ousmane Dembélé, with the French forward emerging as a potential long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah.
The Reds’ season has been uneven domestically, but they secured qualification for the UEFA Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday night with a dominant 6-0 win over Qarabag.
Salah was among the goals, ending a long scoring drought by netting his first goal for the club since November 1.
Despite that moment, doubts continue to surround Salah’s future at Anfield.
Ousmane Dembélé contract dispute opens door
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, that planning has reportedly led Liverpool to Dembélé, who is coming off a sensational 2024/25 season with PSG.
The France international won the Ballon d’Or after inspiring Paris Saint-Germain to Ligue 1 glory, Champions League success, and multiple domestic trophies, cementing his status as one of the world’s elite attackers.
However, Dembélé’s future in Paris is far from settled.
The report claims he has reached a contract stalemate with PSG, with negotiations stalling over salary demands. Dembélé is said to be seeking a package worth around £51 million per year (approximately £500,000 per week).
Liverpool surely won’t pay that either.
Liverpool monitoring transfer opportunity
That impasse has alerted Liverpool’s recruitment department, who are already drawing up plans for the summer transfer window regardless of the uncertainty surrounding Slot’s long-term position.
Dembélé is believed to have moved rapidly up the club’s shortlist as a high-profile attacking option capable of filling Salah’s role.
Liverpool reportedly believe a formal offer could test PSG’s resolve, particularly if the contract situation remains unresolved.
While the Reds are unlikely to match Dembélé’s current wage demands, there is confidence internally that the appeal of Premier League football, Liverpool’s global stature, and a central role in the project could persuade the former Barcelona winger to compromise financially.