The mercurial forward has been the subject of speculation regarding a potential move to Jurgen Klopp’s side…

Liverpool fans are eagerly awaiting further additions to the squad as the summer transfer window draws to a close next week. Manager Jurgen Klopp is carefully evaluating his options in anticipation of this crucial period.

While Liverpool faced disappointment in their attempts to sign both Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, who opted for Chelsea, they did secure the experienced Wataru Endo, a move that bolsters their defensive stability. This follows the earlier acquisitions of creative midfielders Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.

Strengthening the attacking department wasn’t initially a top priority for Liverpool this summer. However, recent reports of interest in Mohamed Salah from Saudi Arabia have prompted the club to seek a potential successor.

Potential Replacements for Mo Salah at Liverpool:
According to Calciomercato, Liverpool is contemplating Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sane as a candidate to fill Salah’s shoes, with Federico Chiesa and Karim Adeyemi also on their radar.

Valued at £42 million by Football Transfers, Sane has entered the penultimate year of his contract with Bayern Munich, making him a potential target for Liverpool. Despite Liverpool’s insistence that Salah is not for sale this summer, the 31-year-old forward has just two years remaining on his Anfield contract, potentially making a future sale a consideration to maximize returns for such a top-class player.

Leroy Sane, a former Manchester City player, is known for his abundant creativity and incisiveness. He has an impressive record of 40 goals and 37 assists in 135 appearances for Bayern Munich, earning praise from former Bayern boss Julian Nagelsmann as “incredible.”

Sane has demonstrated his prowess in the opening Bundesliga match of the current season by scoring twice against Werder Bremen. He ranks among the top 5% of attacking midfielders and wingers across Europe’s top five leagues for goals per 90 over the past year, according to FBref.

Moreover, Sane ranks among the top 10% of his peers for pass completion, the top 11% for progressive passes, and the top 7% for successful take-ons per 90. His ball-playing and dribbling skills highlight the dynamism he could bring to Klopp’s team.

A partnership with Cody Gakpo, Liverpool’s £35 million signing from January, could be a perfect fit. Gakpo’s all-encompassing style on the pitch aligns well with Sane’s skills. Gakpo has been highly praised since his arrival and ranks among the top percentages of his positional peers in Europe for various metrics, including assists, shot-creating actions, progressive passes, progressive carries, and tackles per 90.

Described as “something special” by Fabrizio Romano, Gakpo’s selflessness, creativity, and movement could complement Sane’s abilities, potentially forming a “world-class” duo, as recognized by talent scout Jacek Kulig.

While Liverpool will lose an irreplaceable asset in Salah, Sane offers a diverse set of tricks and skills to excel under Klopp’s guidance. With Gakpo orchestrating from the center, Liverpool’s high-energy attacking style may endure.