Liverpool could strike January agreement to replace Mohamed Salah for free
Liverpool are tracking Athletic Club winger Nico Williams who could be available on a free transfer.
Without spending a dime, Liverpool could acquire a prospective long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah. Nico Williams, a forward for Athletic Club, is anticipated to become available on a free transfer the following summer. Beginning in January, he can negotiate a pre-contract with foreign clubs.
A versatile youthful winger of twenty-one years, the individual in question has earned ten Spain caps, including several appearances at the World Cup in Qatar. Additionally, according to 90min, Liverpool is monitoring him, while Arsenal, Tottenham, Bayern Munich, Juventus, and Aston Villa are also interested.
Athletic Club, a La Liga club, continues to hold the Basque-born player in high regard as a member who will pledge his future to the club. However, the time is quickly approaching when he will be able to negotiate with foreign clubs regarding a free transfer in 2024.
If the ongoing contract dispute at San Mames remains unresolved, Liverpool would find Williams to be an appealing acquisition. It would be a tremendous achievement to acquire a player of his caliber and potential, coupled with his alluring versatility, at his tender age, without incurring any transfer fees.
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The difficult Williams recorded a nine-goal, six-assist campaign in 43 appearances last season and has four La Liga assists in seven appearances. Although he is right-footed and therefore would be a different sort of player than Salah, who is a left-footed right winger, he could still succeed the Egyptian in the wide position.
Left-wing versatility is abundant for the Reds, as Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota, Cody Gakpo, and Darwin Nunez are all viable options. There are fewer apparent long-term alternatives to Salah on the right side, who is rumored to be departing Anfield for the Middle East at the conclusion of the current campaign.
Even in the event that he opts to sign a new contract with Liverpool, the club will continue to formulate strategic alternatives for their leading scorer over an extended period of time. In any case, Salah will turn 32 in June. As a consequence, it is anticipated that his output and performances will diminish within a few years.
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