Liverpool assistant Johnny Heitinga could play a key role in bringing West Ham's Mohammed Kudus to Anfield as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah.

With the Egyptian superstar's contract expiring in June and no fresh deal in sight, the Reds may be hunting for a new star this summer.

Reflecting on the player's attitude, Kudus' past remarks about former Ajax and West Ham coach Heitinga – who stepped in for the suspended Slot during Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Newcastle on Wednesday night – are glowing.



Kudus thrived under Heitinga at Ajax and West Ham.

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Ex-Everton defender Heitinga returned to England in the summer of 2023, moving from Dutch giants Ajax to join David Moyes at West Ham – the same path Kudus took to the Premier League.

With Heitinga around at Ajax, too, Kudus dazzled both domestically and in the Champions League with another 18-goal season in 2022 enough to see him purchased by the Hammers.

"He is a top trainer, and I really appreciated his efforts to make the players better at the time," Kudus added.

I am very grateful to him for our time at West Ham."

If Liverpool find themselves in need of attacking reinforcements this summer, the strong bond between Heitinga and Kudus, formed during their stints at West Ham and Ajax, could pave the way for a powerful reunion on Merseyside.

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