Liverpool Eye Lookman as Salah’s Replacement—Bold Move or Big Mistake?

 

 

Liverpool’s dominance in the Premier League this season has not stopped them from planning a major summer shake-up, with some of their biggest names potentially on the chopping block. Reports suggest that Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold—three of the club’s most influential figures—could all be allowed to leave, with the club yet to offer Salah a new contract.

 

Adding to the speculation, Darwin Núñez, Andrew Robertson, Kostas Tsimikas, and even Diogo Jota could also be shown the exit door if suitable offers arrive, raising questions about Liverpool’s long-term direction under Jurgen Klopp’s successor.

 

Liverpool Ready to Replace Salah with ‘Cheaper’ Lookman?

 

Amid this potential exodus, Liverpool are reportedly turning to Nigeria’s reigning African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman, as a key summer signing. According to reports from *Foot Mercato and Calciomercato*,the Reds see Lookman as an ideal target due to his €60m price tag a far cry from the €200m valuation of Newcastle’s Alexander Isak or the €80m price for Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike.

 

Lookman’s time at Atalanta appears to be coming to an abrupt end following a reported fallout with manager Gian Piero Gasperini,despite having two years left on his contract. The 26-year-old forward, who famously destroyed Bayer Leverkusen with a hat-trick in the Europa League final, has been in sensational form this season, boasting 13 goals and five assists in Serie ,alongside an impressive five goals in the Champions League.

Liverpool Fans Divided: Is This the Right Move?

 

Lookman’s possible return to England—where he previously played for Everton, Fulham, and Leicester City is already sparking heated debates. While some fans see him as a

bargain alternative to pricier targets, others question whether he is the right replacement for a superstar like Salah.

 

With Liverpool’s summer overhaul shaping up to be one of the most ruthless in recent memory, the real question remains:

Is Liverpool making the right moves, or are they about to gamble away their dominance?