In the case that Mohamed Salah decides to leave the team, Liverpool will need to make a significant acquisition for the right flank position.
The Reds are widely expected to agree to the signing of Bukayo Saka to replace the Egyptian superstar, who has been prominently linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.
News: Liverpool agree to £84.6 million in terms of the signing fee and salary
Paul Merson, a former Arsenal player, thinks the Merseysiders ought to sell the former Roma player and then use the proceeds to entice the Gunner.
(Sky Sports) He said:
They sell Salah for £200 million, and in January they try to see if they can purchase Saka from Arsenal with £150 million.
Salah has broken several Premier League records for the Anfield club and last season, the 31-year-old netted 30 goals in all competitions and also provided 16 assists.
On the other hand, Saka is Arsenal’s golden boy and a few months back, he became the highest earning player at the club by signing a deal worth £300,000 a week (The Mail).
Last term, the 21-year-old England international scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists in all competitions for the north London club and was recently won the PFA Young Player of the Year award.
After the opening game of the 2023-24 campaign, Arteta heavily praised the youngster and said (BBC):
“He sets himself new targets and new demands year by year. He seems to complete those because he is extremely hungry and willing to learn and improve.”
Only a world class player must be signed to replace Mohamed Salah and Saka is already one of the best wingers in the world.
In your view, if Liverpool do sell the African superstar for £200million, should they bid £150million for the Arsenal playmaker?
