Liverpool to target Mbappe if Salah goes

Liverpool are certainly one of the best clubs in the world at the moment, following their first league title in 30 years last season and their Champions league triumph the season prior. Thanks to their incredible front-three, consisting of Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah, Liverpool have become a powerhouse in the world of football they once were.

In an interview to Spanish newspaper “AS”, Mohamed Salah revealed that not everything is so rosy in Liverpool, citing that he would be open to play for either Barcelona or Real Madrid one day. He also pointed out that he is happy in Liverpool and reiterated his ambition for the ongoing season, but the European journalists quickly started to speculate whether the Egyptian King could be on the move next summer.

The truth is Liverpool will be hoping for Salah to stay beyond this season, but reports emerged that Liverpool would target PSG forward Kylian Mbappe for his replacement. There is a huge speculation surrounding the French World cup winner and his future destination is still unknown, with Real Madrid and Liverpool move on the cards. The amount Liverpool get for Mohamed Salah would probably be enough to sway the PSG forward to Merseyside, with 150 million labeled as the price tag for the Frenchman.

Mbappe might be leaning towards Liverpool, since Nike also has a sponsorship deal with Liverpool and him. There were numerous shy attempts to lure the Frenchman to Liverpool, as reports show that Klopp himself talked to Mbappe and attempted to persuade him to switch to Merseyside. With two years left on his contract, the upcoming summer might be crucial for the player’s transfer to another club.

In the past decade, it was almost impossible to think Liverpool might compete with Real Madrid for a player, but based on their current form and team atmosphere it would not be a surprise if Liverpool lands Kylian Mbappe. With all of the elements involved (Salah leaving, Nike deal), we might see one of the most frightening attacking trio next season in the history of football.