Liverpool Target Former Chelsea Flop as Mohamed Salah Replacement

Reports link Liverpool with AC Milan’s Christian Pulisic amid uncertainty over Salah’s future.

Liverpool are reportedly eyeing a surprising move for former Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah, according to stunning reports. The Egyptian star’s future at Anfield remains uncertain, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season and ongoing links to a big-money move to Saudi Arabia.

Last September, Liverpool rejected a massive £150 million offer from Saudi club Al Ittihad for Salah, but with his current deal winding down, speculation about his departure persists. While there’s still a possibility that Salah could sign a new contract, Liverpool are said to be preparing contingency plans.

According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, Liverpool have identified Pulisic as a potential target. The U.S. international, currently playing for AC Milan, has rediscovered his form after a disappointing stint at Chelsea. Pulisic moved to Milan in 2023 for £18.8 million after struggling to make an impact at Stamford Bridge following his £58 million transfer from Borussia Dortmund.

Liverpool’s interest in Pulisic mirrors their acquisition of Salah, who similarly left Chelsea after failing to impress and went on to become one of the Premier League’s top players at Anfield. Salah has scored 215 goals across all competitions since joining Liverpool in 2017 and has played a key role in their Premier League and Champions League successes.

If the Reds were to pursue Pulisic, Milan would reportedly demand at least £33.3 million for the 26-year-old forward, who has been a standout performer for the Italian giants this season.

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Speaking ahead of Liverpool’s upcoming clash with Wolves, manager Arne Slot addressed the contract situations of several key players, including Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold. “I’m very happy that these players are in my team at the moment,” Slot said. “There’s a lot of games this season, and in the upcoming weeks, let’s see what happens in the future.”

With Salah’s future up in the air, Liverpool’s potential move for Pulisic could mark another dramatic chapter in their squad evolution.

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