Mbappe makes it possible for Liverpool to sign the ideal Salah replacement.

Despite the fact that Takefusa Kubo recently inked a new deal at Real Sociedad, Liverpool has received an unexpected boost in their pursuit of the Japanese forward.

The 22-year-old signed a new contract last week that extends until 2029, but Liverpool is still keen to sign him this summer.

Additionally, it is said that Kubo’s new deal still has an active €60 million release clause, which the Reds have been notified of. Consequently, he continues to be a realistic goal for 2024.

The Saudi Pro League is still after Mohamed Salah, a forward for Liverpool who is inclined to sign a new contract at Anfield. The Saudi Pro League is eager to keep stealing some of the top players in the world from the European game.

Their main goal is Salah, but they also have Heung-min Son, a forward for Tottenham Hotspur, on their radar. It is understood by FootballTransfers that Kevin de Bruyne of Manchester City will not be relocating to Saudi Arabia, despite reports of interest from the Middle East.

Liverpool has started preparing for Salah’s possible departure, with Kubo at the top of their list of possible successors, even though they are optimistic that the player will stay longer.

Johan Bakayoko of PSV and Pedro Neto of Wolves are also being considered as potential Salah replacements.

Defensa Central, a Spanish publication, reports (via TEAMtalk) that Real Madrid would not obstruct Liverpool’s pursuit of Kubo. In addition to earning €30 million if any club activates his €60 million release clause, Los Blancos have a 50% sell-on fee.

Or, if they’d want, they can sign him again for a mere €30 million. But Real Madrid is very unlikely to bring Kubo back to the team given the possible arrival of Kylian Mbappe and Brazilian wonderkid Endrick, which opens the door for Liverpool to sign him.

Is Takefusa Kubo the ideal Mohamed Salah substitute for Liverpool?

Even if Kubo lacks Salah’s natural ability to score goals, Liverpool may need to rearrange their assault if the Egyptian departs.

The Japan international is more of a dribbler than a goal scorer, but Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota might complement his skills well and be able to emulate Salah’s goals.

After recovering from an injury last year, Luis Diaz hasn’t been the same, so switching up their attack to include an inside goal-scorer on the left (Jota) and a dribbling playmaker on the right (Kubo) should be ideal.

Although a Jota-Nunez-Kubo front three would not replicate Liverpool’s current lineup with Salah, it would be incredibly entertaining and might help the Reds adjust to life without Klopp and Salah.

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Liverpool is one of the world’s TOP FIVE most valuable football teams.

An American survey has placed Liverpool in the top 30 all-sports franchises and among the top five most valuable football teams in the world.

The NFL’s Dallas Cowboys are ranked first overall on a list of the top 100 sports franchises by sports business site Sportico, with a valuation of $9.2 billion (£7.3 billion).

Eleven European football teams—Manchester United, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea, PSG, Tottenham, and Juventus—make the cut, despite the fact that American teams predominate the list.

Liverpool is ranked fourth out of all football teams and is in 29th place overall, between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Cubs, with a valuation of $4.71 billion (£3.73 billion).

Sportico explains the reasoning behind the numbers as follows: “Sportico’s most recent valuations for the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, Formula One, and international football are the foundation for the top 100 franchises.”

“Sportico estimated each team’s revenue to determine the market value of the sports franchises by using publicly accessible data and financial records—as well as speaking with individuals who are familiar with team finances, such as sports bankers and attorneys who handle deals on a daily basis. Team members, including owners, CEOs of the team or parent company, presidents, chief financial officers, and public relations staff, in addition to investors and industry experts, verified this information.”

From a Liverpool standpoint, it’s interesting to note that the Boston Red Sox, another significant team owned by the Reds’ FSG, are valued at $5.21 billion (£4.13 billion), ranking 20th on the list.

Additionally, Liverpool’s worth is reported to have increased by 14% from the previous year.