Liverpool is “preparing an imminent offer” for the £55 million winger as part of their “proactive” effort to replace Mo Salah.

Liverpool is considering their alternatives while coming to terms with the prospect of losing Mohamed Salah this summer.

With a potentially busy summer ahead of them, Liverpool is considering their options after a quiet January transfer market. In addition to finding a replacement for Jurgen Klopp, the team might be getting ready to let go of Mohamed Salah.

Last summer, there were a lot of rumours circulating about the Egyptian, and Saudi Arabia reportedly made a sizable financial offer to the Reds in an effort to convince them to part with their star forward. Al-Ittihad offered an incredible £150 million for the 31-year-old, but their ideal acquisition was turned down. But Liverpool is setting up possible candidates for his replacement should he depart, and they are also getting ready for fresh bids at the end of this season.

Salah’s contract is set to expire in June 2025; Liverpool’s only two alternatives are to cash in or extend his terms, but there is no clarity on whether he will leave this summer. It is not possible to let him finish out his contract and go away for free the next year.

According to Spanish publication Fichajes, the Reds are interested in two Barcelona players who would suit the bill in the event that Salah departs. According to reports, Liverpool is adopting a “proactive stance” and has identified Ansu Fati and Raphinha as possible targets.

After joining Barcelona for £55 million from Leeds United in 2022, Raphinha scored 10 goals and provided 12 assists in his first season. He is currently ‘not guaranteed’ a spot in the team, and Liverpool is ‘considering’ the prospect of adding him in lieu of Salah.

The Reds are allegedly ‘preparing an imminent bid’ for Raphinha, according to the report. It is unknown how much the charge is, and if Barca will accept their offer is also unknown. The second possibility for Liverpool is Fati, who is presently on loan at Brighton, a Premier League competitor. Whether Liverpool views him as a worthy Salah substitute will depend on how he performs with the Seagulls this season.

This season, Fati has made just 18 appearances for Brighton in all competitions; during that time, he has four goals and one assist. Although the 21-year-old is a left winger by profession, he is also capable of playing attacking midfield and centre forward. Raphinha is most at ease on the right wing, but she can play on either.

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Liverpool will make €70 million move for Florian Wirtz if Xabi Alonso joins

If Liverpool are successful in hiring Xabi Alonso as their manager for the upcoming campaign, they would probably try to sign Florian Wirtz.

Fichajes claims that if Liverpool chooses to choose Xabi Alonso as their new manager, they may make a spectacular bid for Florian Wirtz. At Beyer Leverkusen, the German playmaker has flourished under the Spanish boss; nonetheless, his transfer fee is expected to exceed the reported €70 million.

Liverpool to bring Florian Wirtz alongside Xabi Alonso?

The club and its supporters have been devastated by Jurgen Klopp’s decision to quit Liverpool at the end of the current campaign. The Merseysiders, however, are keen to create a succession plan in the time they have left before the German leaves.

As Klopp’s long-term replacement, Liverpool is prioritising Xabi Alonso, who is expected to join the team should the club make a bid for him. Leverkusen may have an easy time bringing their former midfielder back because they are aware that their manager may depart for a bigger challenge.

Liverpool may attack Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz, their top asset, in addition to Alonso. The German playmaker has long piqued the curiosity of the Reds, who may make the Bundesliga team an offer of €70 million to sign him.

The Leverkusen tandem is someone Liverpool hopes to have at the team for the upcoming campaign. Numerous other elite teams are also keeping an eye on Alonso. The Bundesliga team would demand nearly twice as much to trade Wirtz, so they are unlikely to accept any offers in the €70 million range.

Liverpool will face top competition for Wirtz.

According to reports, Wirtz is almost certain to sign a new deal, which might include a significant release clause added at the player and his father’s desire. Because of this action, Leverkusen will be able to demand a high price when they sell him—reports have indicated that they are looking to get around €130 million.

Tottenham and Barcelona are also interested, in addition to Real Madrid and Manchester City. If Liverpool is successful in hiring Alonso as their next manager, they will undoubtedly have the upper hand in the competition for Wirtz.