Liverpool have already begun planning for life without Mohamed Salah by targeting £52m-rated Portugal forward Francisco Conceicao.
The club’s hierarchy were preparing for Salah’s exit in the past few months as links to Saudi Arabia remained prevalent, but the Egyptian’s shock announcement this week that he will leave on a free in the summer has accelerated plans.
Juventus winger Conceicao has had a stop-start season due to injury, but has found his form in recent months, helping him attract interest from across Europe.
The 23-year-old is also expected to play a big part in Portugal’s attempts to win a first ever World Cup this summer, despite the competition for places he faces in Roberto Martinez’s squad.
Conceicao is the kind of profile Liverpool are looking for – replacing Salah’s ability, from previous seasons, to remain on the front foot and run at defenders.
Salah will leave on a free transfer (Photo: PA)The i Paper has been told that at least one forward will come in this summer at Anfield, with Cody Gakpo one who could potentially leave after a difficult season.
It is understood that one marquee name, preferably with some Premier League experience, will be sought, then one younger, exciting prospect from Europe for a more reasonable fee. Conceicao falls into the latter category, given he could be available for around €60m (£52m).
Former Crystal Palace star Michael Olise is one of the stellar names Liverpool have been keeping their eye on. The France international’s exhilarating form this season has ramped his price tag up towards the £100m mark.
Liverpool have previous for willingness to spend nine-figure sums, but The i Paper has been told Olise is very happy at Bayern Munich and doubts remain whether he would leave Bavaria now, with Vincent Kompany creating such an impressive unit.
Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers has a myriad of attributes to make a real difference and is another wide option for Liverpool. He too would command a substantial fee.
Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola has long been coveted by senior figures at Anfield, and is seen as an achievable get, while RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande remains a top target.
Conceicao has three goal contributions in his last four Serie A matches after a campaign of modest numbers previously. Further improved performances for Juventus could persuade Liverpool to move sooner rather than later, as more goals and assists at the World Cup could increase the competition for his signature.
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