The contract extension for Mohamed Salah, which has been in the works since last year, is yet to be finalised. The Saudis are preparing a huge salary, while the club are reported to have made an offer, and are eyeing the big winger with a voracious appetite.
Liverpool are also said to be optimistic about signing a new contract with Egyptian King, but are looking at someone who can take over in case things go wrong. He will also be 33 years of age by the end of this year, so reinforcements with a long-term view are essential.
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Liverpool, along with Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, are interested in Moroccan international Brahim Diaz, who plays for Real Madrid, and a three-way battle could be in the offing.
A creative winger who is also good with the ball, he has two goals and five assists in 22 games this season. A versatile attacker who can play anywhere up front, mainly as a right winger, but also as a left winger, attacking midfielder or second striker.
He is 25 years old and has been at Manchester City, so it is attractive that he is familiar with life in England. He has also shown his determination with seven goals in eight games for Morocco and has been on the pitch in many big games, including in the Champions League.
With Liverpool’s line-up of dribble-breaking wingers, it remains to be seen whether the ‘No.10’ type of attacking player will be deployed on the right wing. If he is to be considered as a replacement, a pure winger such as Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo would be preferred.
Will the Reds be serious about acquiring a 25-year-old attacker who has yet to become a regular at Real Madrid?