With Jurgen Klopp leaving Liverpool at the end of the season, concerns among fans are rising about the potential departure of key players.
During the summer, there were speculations about Mohamed Salah leaving the club to join the expanding Saudi Pro League. As Klopp’s exit looms, it is anticipated that these reports will gain even more traction, especially considering the significant financial resources available in Saudi Arabia.
In the event of Salah’s departure, Don Hutchison is urging Liverpool to secure PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe as his replacement, as he shared with ESPN.
While West Ham United’s Jarrod Bowen has been suggested as a “cheaper route”, Hutchison suggests that Liverpool should be willing to invest a substantial sum, around ‘£150 million,’ to acquire Mbappe, who will be a free agent in the upcoming summer.
Whenever discussions arise about the 25-year-old departing, he consistently surprises by committing to a fresh contract. The prominent speculation points to Real Madrid as the inevitable destination.
Nevertheless, the reality remains that he has not yet departed, heightening Liverpool’s prospects of securing his services for Anfield, provided they possess the financial means.
Kylian Mbappe at Liverpool
“How much money we have got,” questioned Hutchison.
After being told ‘£150m, the Saudi money has come in’, to which Hutchison responded: “Mbappe. Free transfer. Give him the £150m. Boom, that’s a statement signing.
“Or, if you want to go a cheaper route, Jarrod Bowen. He is in amazing form. If you have got unlimited money, then it’s Mbappe. If you want to go the cheaper route, Jarrod Bowen.”
Will Mohamed Salah Leave Liverpool?
Liverpool face a crucial dilemma with the current contract of their star player extending until 2025. The upcoming summer necessitates a resolution regarding his future.
Allowing the Egypt star to enter the final 12 months of his contract, risking a potential departure on a free transfer, is an undesirable scenario that must be avoided.
The resolution lies in either securing Salah’s commitment through a new contract or acknowledging the inevitability of his departure, particularly if a substantial offer emerges from Saudi Arabia.
The prospect of losing both Salah and Klopp in the same summer would be a significant setback. However, this separation was always looming, and now it appears to be approaching rapidly.
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