Liverpool is preparing for life without Mohamed Salah, whose contract expires next year. As they consider his possible departure, Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo and Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo are emerging as potential replacements, according to Sky Sports.
Mbeumo has made a strong impression this season, scoring eight goals in nine Premier League matches, making him an attractive option for Liverpool. Semenyo is also on their radar, having been previously signed by Liverpool’s sporting director Richard Hughes from Bristol City to Bournemouth in January 2023. Replacing Salah, a key player for Liverpool since his arrival from Roma in 2017, is no small feat, but the club is actively looking for ways to fill the gap his exit might create.
Salah has been central to Liverpool’s success, playing a crucial role in their Premier League and Champions League victories, and his goal-scoring consistency has broken numerous league records. With his contract nearing its end, Liverpool needs to plan ahead and explore alternatives.
In addition to Mbeumo and Semenyo, other targets are under consideration, including Napoli’s Kvicha Kvaratskhelia and Eintracht Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush, indicating that Liverpool is broadening their recruitment efforts to find someone who can match Salah’s influence. Despite Salah’s ongoing form, with six league goals and five assists this season, any successor will face a tough challenge in replicating his contributions.
While Liverpool may contemplate offering Salah a new contract with better terms to keep him, they are also proactively creating a shortlist of potential replacements, preparing for a potential transition. Under manager Arne Slot, Liverpool is focused on the future, ensuring they remain competitive even if Salah departs.
