Salah's Shadow, Winged Ambitions: Liverpool Maps a Fast-Track Plan to Replace a Legend
25 March 2026
Salah's Departure and Liverpool's Plan
A short list includes three names.
In a historic moment that will leave a lasting mark on Liverpool fans, Egyptian star Mohamed Salah has announced his official departure from the English club at the end of this season (2025-2026), after a nine-year spell filled with records and trophies that made him one of the club's greatest legends.
As Anfield prepares to bid farewell to the scorer who has netted over 255 goals and helped lift many trophies, trusted English journalist Fabrice Hawkins revealed the strategic plan the club has drawn up to replace Salah.
Hawkins, via his X account, said Liverpool is targeting recruitment of two wingers in the upcoming summer window to keep the attacking threat potent.
Targets and Transfer Watch
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Michael Olise, a Bayern Munich player, is identified as the top and closest to the manager's dream, although Bayern remains keen on keeping him.
Meanwhile, Liverpool is closely watching a group of promising youngsters, notably Yan Leonardo of RB Leipzig, and Francisco Consisaao, a Juventus star.
The Reds have also shown notable interest in Bradley Barcola, Paris Saint-Germain's winger, who is currently negotiating an extension through 2028.
Top clubs, including Liverpool, are following these negotiations with keen interest, ready to intervene if no agreement is reached.
These moves fall within the club's long-term plan to stay competitive on all fronts after the departure of a key attacking asset.
Punchline time: Two wingers are on the way—pace so sharp, even Salah might applaud from the bench.
Punchline time 2: If the transfer budget is a map, Klopp just found the fastest route to the net—twice.
