Liverpool is reportedly ready to break the British transfer record in their search for a replacement for Mohamed Salah. According to Spanish outlet Sport, the club is considering Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. as a potential successor if Salah leaves Anfield. Liverpool, along with Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, is willing to make a £171 million offer for the Brazilian winger.
However, Real Madrid is not keen on selling Vinicius and is looking to extend his contract by another five years, reflecting their commitment to keeping him.
This season, Vinicius has excelled, scoring 18 goals and providing 8 assists in 28 matches for Madrid, and he has a total of 77 goals and 72 assists in 253 appearances for the club, according to Transfermarkt.
The possibility of Liverpool selling Salah this summer is heightened, especially after they turned down a £150 million offer from Al Ittihad last year. With Salah’s contract expiring in 2025 and uncertainty around Jurgen Klopp’s future, there are speculations he might seek a new challenge in the next transfer window.
Reports indicate that Liverpool’s sporting director, Michael Edwards, is focusing on contract extensions for key players like Virgil van Dijk, Salah, and Trent Alexander-Arnold. However, if they cannot reach an agreement with Salah, the club may consider selling him to avoid losing him for free the following year.
Salah has been a key player for Liverpool this season, with 22 goals and 13 assists in 34 appearances across all competitions. Since joining Liverpool, he has consistently achieved double-digit goals and assists, amassing an impressive 208 goals and 89 assists in 339 games.