Liverpool are bracing for life without Mohamed Salah, and several elite wingers have emerged as potential successors. Based on insider reports and transfer market analysis, here are five candidates who could fill the void left by the Egyptian King at Anfield.
Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig)
The RB Leipzig winger has attracted interest from multiple Premier League giants, but according to Fabrizio Romano and David Ornstein, Liverpool hold the strongest chance of securing his signature. Diomande’s father is a longtime fan of the Merseyside club, and the player himself has expressed his dream of building a career at Anfield on social media.
The Ivorian’s profile aligns perfectly with Liverpool’s needs. He boasts one of the highest successful dribble rates among players in Europe’s top five leagues, rivaling Jérémy Doku and Lamine Yamal in effectiveness. Diomande combines the best qualities of Luis Díaz and Salah: blistering pace, elegant technique, and clinical finishing—12 goals this season with an expected goals (xG) of just 6.74.
Bradley Barcola (Paris Saint-Germain)
PSG are in contract extension talks with Barcola, but if negotiations stall, Liverpool are favorites to land the 23-year-old. Despite his youth, Barcola has extensive high-level experience, including a Champions League triumph. He can operate on both wings and even as a center-forward.
While Barcola is less prolific in dribbling, his exceptional passing ability adds versatility to combination play, and his trademark cut-ins from the wing can unsettle any defender. The outcome of this pursuit hinges entirely on PSG’s plans for the Frenchman.
Rodrygo (Real Madrid)
Liverpool had an interest in Rodrygo when he played for Santos, but he chose Real Madrid. Last summer, the Brazilian was close to leaving the Bernabéu, and top transfer insiders believed Liverpool would reignite their interest. However, Rodrygo decided to stay, managing only three goals in 26 games this season while remaining in the shadow of Vinícius Júnior and other stars. Real Madrid are set for a major overhaul this summer, and Liverpool could seize this opportunity to bring Rodrygo to Anfield.
Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
Ahead of Euro 2024, Liverpool were on the verge of signing the Newcastle winger. The Magpies had failed to qualify for the Champions League and needed to sell to comply with Financial Fair Play rules. However, Brighton disrupted the Reds’ plans by signing Yankuba Minteh from Newcastle, causing Gordon’s move to fall through. His England teammates later revealed