Liverpool given Mohamed Salah transfer solution that could save club millions
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool faces an enormous task as it looks at replacing Mohamed Salah this summer, although the club has been told it may already have an option that could save it millionsMohamed Salah will leave Liverpool this summer(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool has been urged to back Rio Ngumoha next season as Mohamed Salah’s exit from the club draws closer.The Egyptian has just two games remaining before he brings the curtain down on his Anfield career after nine years on Merseyside - although there is still a nervous wait to find out whether he will be fit in time to return against Aston Villa for the penultimate game of the season.Although Salah has been a long way off his usual standards this season, his departure will leave an enormous task for Liverpool and Arne Slot as they look to replace their main source of goals for nearly a decade.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Yan Diomande interest, Kroupi link, Akliouche moveREAD MORE: Liverpool stars gather at restaurant for Mohamed Salah's farewell partyPlenty of names have been touted as potential options to replace Salah. Instead, he thinks the Reds should be putting all of their attention into Ngumoha.Asked whether Olise would be the perfect replacement for Salah, Sagna told Oddschecker: “I don't think so to be honest.
Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world."You can tell by the way he plays that he is very relaxed, laid back, and I don't see him coming back to the Premier League, especially after achieving so many targets.“Especially after winning the German league, and I think he will probably win German player of the year. So, I don't see him coming back to the Premier League for now, after only leaving a year or so ago.“If I had to choose someone to replace Salah at Liverpool, I would not buy someone special.
I would give my confidence to Rio Ngumoha, and I would start him regularly.Rio Ngumoha has impressed for Liverpool this season(Image: Getty Images)“I think he's ready to play regular games and to finally start his career. I think that’s probably why I think Liverpool are not scared to let Mohammed Salah go, because they know they have in Rio someone special, and he's been proving he's a great player.”Slot has faced calls to give Ngumoha more playing time this season, with the 17-year-old having impressed whenever he has been called upon.The Liverpool boss was even booed after choosing to substitute the teenager against Chelsea at the weekend, underlining how highly rated Ngumoha already is at Anfield.Liverpool.com says: Ngumoha will surely get more game time next season - it's just a question of how much.