Liverpool are looking at possible players to replace Mo Salah, with rumors coming up before their last game.
Liverpool are exploring their options as they get ready for life without Mohamed Salah—and it looks like they have one player in particular in mind, according to reports from Spain.
Salah will leave Liverpool after their final game of the season against Brentford on Sunday. The 33-year-old has scored 19 goals this season but has had some rough patches lately. Finding someone to fill the shoes of one of the club’s greatest players won’t be easy.
The Athletic reports that RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande is now a top target as Liverpool try to boost their attack.
Also, before the last game of the season, it came out that Liverpool are very interested in Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams, who is expected to leave Bilbao this summer. Several teams are watching Williams’ situation closely, but Liverpool’s interest stands out the most, according to El Nacional.
Williams has a release clause of about €95 million (£82m), but Bilbao might be willing to accept less since they can’t afford his high salary, the report says.
This season hasn’t been easy for the Spain international, who has scored six goals and made three assists in 25 La Liga games because of injuries.
Last summer, Williams was linked with a move to Barcelona. It was even reported that he had agreed personal terms with the club. But the 23-year-old chose to stay in Bilbao with his brother Inaki instead.
He signed a new eight-year contract at Bilbao, earning about €320,000 (£276k) per week. After signing, Williams said, “When it comes to making decisions, for me, the most important is to listen to your heart. I am where I want to be, with my people. This is my home. Aupa Athletic!”
Despite his form this season, Williams is still expected to make Spain coach Luis de la Fuente’s World Cup squad.