Liverpool has a strong forward lineup including Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota, and Cody Gakpo, but the Saudis are relentlessly checking on their reliable ace Mohamed Salah, and will present a big money offer in this summer’s transfer market, following last summer’sIt is highly likely that they will make a big-money offer in this summer’s transfer window.
Also, the Egyptian winger’s contract with Liverpool is coming to an end in June 2025, and although he has said that Jurgen Klopp’s departure has affected him, anything can happen in the midst of a new manager.
In any case, the search for a replacement for the forward, who will turn 32 in three months, is underway, and various names have surfaced, mainly right wingers.
According to Fichajes, Liverpool are eyeing Belgian international Loïs Openda, who plays for RB Leipzig, as one of several candidates to watch develop.The report also suggests that Liverpool and Chelsea, who are also interested, could be in the running this summer.
The 24-year-old forward was linked with a move to Manchester United this past winter, but the Bundesliga club would reportedly demand £70 million for him at that time, which means he would have to come up with a decent sum of money.
In addition, it will be difficult to convince RB Leipzig that they have no intention of selling the center forward, who only joined the club last summer. The former Reims forward has developed into one of the best scorers in Europe, scoring more than 20 goals this season in the domestic league and Champions League combined.
The fast-footed striker, who can also play as a left or right winger, has excellent dribbling penetration, high decision-making ability, and aggressiveness, and is willing to press defensively as well as offensively. He is a typical Red Bull player and has the qualities to be loved at Anfield.
However, the center forward is not a priority. With Nunez, Gakpo, and Jota all playing in the same position, the current reinforcement is a right winger.
Still, a decision rate of more than 20 goals in three consecutive seasons and for different clubs is extraordinary, and even 70 million pounds may be a small price to pay, depending on one’s point of view.
Will Liverpool and Chelsea be in the race for the player this summer?