Report: Liverpool firmly in picture for player Kylian Mbappe thinks is an 'unbelievable talent'

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Liverpool may need to make changes to their attack in the summer now that Mohamed Salah is leaving.There have been multiple wingers mooted to join the Reds once the Egyptian has departed.Meanwhile, a new formation for Liverpool could be implemented in order to fit Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike into the same team. But regardless of how Arne Slot’s side set up next term, a move for Arda Guler, who has been named as a target this week, would make a lot of sense due to his versatility.

Which players should Liverpool target to replace Mohamed Salah this summer? 🤔 A seven-man shortlist has already been reported:Desire Doue Bradley Barcola Nico Williams Yan Diomande Anthony Gordon Jarrod Bowen Michael OliseCredit: Izzy Poles/AMA/Getty Images Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal interested in Arda GulerGuler is a regular in Real Madrid’s side, featuring primarily as a number 10 or as a right-sided winger in 2025/26.He has 13 goals and four assists this term, and is now attracting interest from several Premier League clubs.According to TeamTalk, Liverpool are firmly in the picture for the 21-year-old, who is under contract with Los Blancos until 2029.But while the Merseyside outfit have been interested in Guler for a while, Arsenal and Chelsea are now said to be ready to rival the current Premier League champions for the Madrid ace.Liverpool are thought to believe the versatile midfielder can play across the forward line and in midfield, which means he could potentially be the player they sign to fill the void left by Salah come the summer.If they stick with wingers, Guler could play off the right, while a switch to 4-2-2-2 could see him used as the right-sided attacking midfielder, with Wirtz on the other flank.Kylian Mbappe’s verdict on Arda GulerNo price tag is mentioned in the report, but it’s hard to see Real Madrid parting with the youngster for anything other than a huge sum.He is one of the hottest prospects in the Spanish capital and has previously earned high praise from Kylian Mbappe.Speaking in October 2025, as per Fanatik, the Frenchman said: “Arda Guler and I have a great relationship. Arda is young and incredibly talented.

“He’s an unbelievable talent, and we need to support him. We’re thrilled to have him with us.”Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox