Porto ‘ace scouted’ and Michael Edwards’makes Mohamed Salah decision’ in the transfer news involving Liverpool.

Transfer rumours are circulating about Mohamed Salah leaving Liverpool this summer. This past weekend, the Reds are said to have scouted a midfield player from Porto.

Liverpool doesn’t have time to reflect on the two points it lost to Manchester United on Sunday at Old Trafford. Though the Reds have seldom dominated a game this much in terms of projected goals and lost, attention now needs to turn to the Europa League quarterfinals.

On Thursday night, Atalanta will visit Anfield for the first leg of the encounter. In 2020, it triumphed 2-0 during its lone prior visit at the Champions League group stage. But since that game was played behind closed doors, Liverpool will undoubtedly benefit more from the atmosphere that welcomes them this time around.

Additionally, Gian Piero Gasperini’s team has only triumphed once in their previous seven road games across all competitions. Even if they won against Napoli, the reigning Serie A winners are not playing near to their previous level of play. Before the rematch in Italy the following week, the Reds can be sure of a victory.

Even though the 2023–24 season is coming to a finish and some awards still need to be decided, there are countless rumours, as usual, about players who might be moving this summer.

This is Liverpool.com’s assessment of the transfer rumours that have surfaced regarding the Reds today, which include updates on Mohamed Salah’s future and a potential target that the Reds may be scouting in Portugal this weekend.

Salah Mohamed (Liverpool)

Salah scored from the penalty spot for his goal at Old Trafford, but in five starts since coming back from injury, he has four goals and three assists. Very shortly, normal service was restored.

The same goes for rumours that associate him with relocations abroad. Salah’s contract is about to expire, and according to a report from HITC that The Express published, Saudi Pro League teams are reportedly interested in signing the 31-year-old.

Though it’s nothing new, Michael Edwards is allegedly “ready to sell Mohamed Salah” at this point. According to reports, Saudi teams are “confident” that a deal can be reached for Salah this summer and may take heart from Edwards’ position on the subject.

Additionally, it’s said that Liverpool and Edwards are prepared to consent to Salah’s departure should the Egyptian express any desire to move on. At this point, considering his previous results, that does seem improbable.

Liverpool.com states: There are many ifs and buts in this situation, even though it’s possible that Saudi Arabia would make Salah a sizable financial offer during the transfer window. First of all, Edwards won’t make all of the decisions; Richard Hughes will be the sporting director, so he will probably have some say. Additionally, the athlete hasn’t shown any overt signs that he wants to depart. Though there will always be rumours about Salah’s departure, this most recent article doesn’t seem to be one.

Liverpool.com states: There are many ifs and buts in this situation, even though it’s possible that Saudi Arabia would make Salah a sizable financial offer during the transfer window. First of all, Edwards won’t make all of the decisions; Richard Hughes will be the sporting director, so he will probably have some say. Additionally, the athlete hasn’t shown any overt signs that he wants to depart. There will always be rumours that Salah is leaving, but nothing in this most recent article seems to change that.

Alan Varela (Porto)

At least according to Record (via Sport Witness), Liverpool apparently had scouts observing players in Portugal this past weekend. It has been “made clear” that the Reds “had a representative” at Porto’s match against Vitória Guimarães, however it is unclear who they were observing. It has been thought that the player of interest is Alan Varela, the Argentine midfielder for Porto, who has already been linked to the club.

The 22-year-old, who previously played for Boca Juniors in his own country, is in his first season in the Primeira Liga. Varela has made 32 appearances in all competitions in 2023–24, mostly as a defensive midfielder, but he has also assisted three goals and scored two goals.

According to Liverpool.com. Wataru Endō has exceeded expectations, but Liverpool may still be looking for a long-term replacement for the base of their midfield, Varela does match the age profile that the Reds may be looking for, but a move to Anfield seems far less likely with the four years left on his contract. In the long run, though, he might be someone to keep an eye on.