The future of Egyptian international Mohamed Salah has been the subject of speculation due to multiple factors, including contract renewal issues, interest from Saudi Arabia and age. Although it is infinitely unlikely that he will leave Anfield this summer, he is expected to leave next summer.
Liverpool are looking for a young winger to replace Egyptian King, who has scored a number of goals, and have a number of players on their list who can close down opposition goals from the right wing.
It is said that they are working behind the scenes, contacting agents to find out not only about performances on the pitch, but also about contractual situations.
According to GIVEMESPORT, Liverpool have narrowed their focus to Portuguese international Pedro Neto, who plays for Wolverhampton Wanderers, and are considering whether to make a serious move for him.
Contact has already been made with ‘GestiFute’, who have an agency contract with the player, and discussions are underway regarding a possible deal. The agency’s chief executive, Georges Mendes, has suggested that he could push for a move for the 24-year-old winger, who has attracted interest from several clubs.
Since joining Wolves from Lazio in 2019, he has scored 14 goals and provided 24 assists in 135 games. His dynamic dribbling and speed out of the back are among the best in the Premier League, and he is the right man for Liverpool, who also have an appealing high-speed counter.
However, he is not without problems. His goals-against-playing-ratio is not high, making him a questionable successor to Salah. He also has a low injury tolerance, as he is out injured for a period of time every season, and the causes of this need to be investigated in detail.
Nevertheless, he has proven his ability in England. When fit, the Portuguese attacker’s attacking flair is first class and he would be a valuable asset to a strong club, but will he have a future at Anfield?