Liverpool Transfer News: Salah Successors and Arne Slot’s Summer Plans

Liverpool are intensifying their efforts to secure a successor for Mohamed Salah following the Egyptian forward’s confirmation that he will leave Anfield at the end of the 2025-26 season. The club has reportedly agreed to waive the final year of Salah’s contract, allowing him to depart on a free transfer as a gesture of respect for his contributions to the club.

As the 33-year-old begins his farewell tour, including an FA Cup fixture against Manchester City on April 11, 2026, manager Arne Slot is actively involved in recruitment plans to fill the void. However, Slot has indicated that the club may not seek a direct, like-for-like replacement for the prolific winger.

Transfer Targets and Strategic Shifts

According to reporting from TEAMtalk, Liverpool have ramped up interest in Maghnes Akliouche, a 24-year-old attacker from Monaco. The club admires the player for his creativity, versatility, and upward trajectory. Monaco is reportedly open to selling Akliouche this summer for €70 million (£61 million), though Liverpool face competition from Manchester United, who have also sent scouts to monitor the player.

Other names linked to the position include RB Leipzig attacker Yan Diomande, who is described as a frontrunner, as well as inquiries into elite wingers such as Michael Olise and Bradley Barcola. Football Insider reported in October 2025 that the club had monitored Premier League-proven options Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth and Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United, specifically for their penetration and ability to rotate across the final third.

Despite these external targets, Arne Slot has hinted that the Premier League’s evolving style might lead the club to avoid signing a direct replacement winger. Slot suggested that the focus may instead be on finding solutions from within the existing squad.

Internal Resources and Financial Context

Slot noted that identifying a direct replacement for Salah is probably impossible. He pointed to the club’s recent investments in attacking resources, noting that over £300 million ($396 million) was spent last summer. This significant expenditure makes another expensive outlay for a winger less likely.

The manager highlighted the integration of previous arrivals, mentioning that Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, and Florian Wirtz had already spent 88 minutes together on the pitch. Slot emphasized that the club is constantly working on improvements rather than starting the search for a successor only now.

Broader Squad Developments

While the search for a winger continues, Liverpool are also exploring reinforcements in other areas. L’Equipe reports that Real Madrid may be open to selling midfielder Eduardo Camavinga. While Fabrizio Romano clarified that Madrid is not pushing Camavinga out, the club would consider a good proposal from Liverpool this summer.

The transition comes after a challenging start to the 2025-26 campaign for Salah. Despite breaking the record for the most goal contributions in a 38-game Premier League season the previous term, the forward has faced criticism and was notably dropped to the bench for a Champions League match against Eintracht Frankfurt. These factors, combined with potential interest from Saudi Arabia, have accelerated the discussions regarding the post-Salah era at Anfield.

• Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco): Valued at €70 million (£61 million).
• Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig): Identified as a frontrunner for the role.
• Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid): Potential midfield target.
• Internal Solutions: Slot is considering utilizing existing attacking assets.