Liverpool Prepares for Mohamed Salah Exit

Liverpool are preparing for the possibility Mohamed Salah departs before his contract expires in 2027, with transfer reporter Graeme Bailey calling it the 'end game' as the club plans succession after heavy summer spending on Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak. Journalists have linked wide forwards such as Michael Olise and Barcola to Anfield as potential Salah replacements. The club is reportedly readying a record-breaking bid of around £130m for Bayern winger Michael Olise in summer 2026, though Bayern are negotiating a contract extension to 2031 and face interest from Chelsea and Manchester City. Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso is considering recalling Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa for World Cup qualifiers despite a minor 'niggle.' Atletico Madrid insist they will not sell Julian Álvarez in January despite fresh links to Liverpool and Barcelona.