Liverpool are lining up a ‘club record’ bid for an ex-Premier League star, according to stunning reports.
Liverpool Eyes Julián Álvarez as Potential Mohamed Salah Replacement
Arne Slot has made an impressive start at Liverpool since taking over from Jürgen Klopp. His team remains firmly in contention for the Premier League title and has a chance to secure its first trophy under his leadership in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United.
Despite limited spending in the transfer market—only signing Federico Chiesa from Juventus for £12.5 million—Liverpool could be set for a more active summer, particularly if Mohamed Salah departs when his contract expires at the end of the season.
Liverpool Targeting Álvarez as Salah’s Successor
If Salah does leave, Liverpool have reportedly set their sights on Julián Álvarez as a potential replacement. According to Sam Maguire of Anfield Watch, the club has been monitoring the Argentine forward, but signing him would require a bid of over £100 million.
Álvarez was on Liverpool’s radar last summer, but a deal never materialized. Gonzalo Siegrist, a senior scout at the club, has been a long-time admirer of the 25-year-old, pushing for his signing since his days at River Plate.
The Argentine forward made a high-profile move from Manchester City to Atlético Madrid for £81.8 million last summer, meaning prying him away from Spain won’t be easy. However, if Liverpool loses Salah, they could be willing to make a major financial push to bring Álvarez to Anfield.
Liverpool’s Failed Move for Julián Álvarez Revealed—Could They Try Again?
Before Julián Álvarez sealed his move to Atlético Madrid, Liverpool were in talks with Manchester City over a potential transfer. However, negotiations ultimately fell through due to disagreements over the structure of the deal.
Liverpool & City Couldn’t Agree on Terms
City were open to selling Álvarez to Liverpool, but they demanded Luis Díaz in return, along with a significant transfer fee. While Liverpool weren’t entirely opposed to parting ways with Díaz, they wanted the deal to be financially viable.
One major sticking point was the valuation of Díaz—City priced him at £45 million, while Liverpool believed he was worth closer to £60 million. The two clubs couldn’t find common ground, and eventually, Atlético Madrid swooped in and secured Álvarez for £81.8 million.
Álvarez’s Agent Confirms Liverpool’s Interest
The speculation surrounding Liverpool’s pursuit was confirmed by Álvarez’s agent, Fernando Hidalgo. Speaking to WinWinAllSports, he stated:
“I confirm that Liverpool were interested in Julián last season. As for the future, this is not the right time to talk about it, as Julián is competing in important tournaments and is fully focused on them.”
Could Liverpool Revive Their Interest?
With Mohamed Salah’s future uncertain, Liverpool may reignite their pursuit of Álvarez this summer. The Argentine has been in sensational form for Atlético, scoring 22 goals in 43 games across all competitions.
Despite recent controversy in Atlético’s Champions League elimination against Real Madrid, Álvarez remains a highly sought-after forward. However, prying him away from Spain will likely require a bid in excess of £100 million—a steep price, but one Liverpool may be willing to pay if Salah departs.
