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Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah is, without a doubt, one of the best players in the world at the moment. The Egyptian has entered the season in red-hot form,, bagging nine goals and three assists in nine games across competitions. He has led the Reds in their charge for silverware once again.
However, it wouldn't be a bad idea for Liverpool to start preparing for life without the prolific winger. Mohamed Salah isn't getting any younger. He is already 29, and has less than two years left on his contract.
Besides, having won both the Champions League and Premier League titles with the Reds, the Egyptian could be tempted to take on a new challenge elsewhere. He is unlikely to have a dearth of suitors, with the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid reportedly interested in his services.
The Reds certainly won't be short of options in case they wish to prepare for life without Salah. Should they decide to sign a replacement for the 29-year-old anytime soon, they should be looking at the five names mentioned below.
#5 Kylian Mbappe
It is an open secret that Kylian Mbappe is trying to force a move away from Paris Saint-Germain. The attacker is determined to end his association with the Ligue 1 giants very soon. That means Liverpool could fancy a shot at securing his services, even though Real Madrid currently lead the race f.
The Frenchman would be a decent replacement for Mohamed Salah. His speed, electrifying dribbling skills and eye for goal could render him a huge threat to opposition defenders in the Premier League. He would also be a good fit for Jurgen Klopp's fast-paced system at Anfield.
Kylian Mbappe has been one of the most potent finishers in Europe over the last few years. The 22-year-old has bagged 136 goals and 66 assists for PSG in 182 appearances since switching to the Parc des Princes in the summer of 2017. He has also enjoyed a prolific spell with the French national team, scoring 19 times in 51 appearances.
#4 Domenico Berardi
One of the best right wingers in Serie A right now, there's no doubt Domenico Berardi has what it takes to shine in Liverpool's attack. The Italian thrives in scoring and assisting goals, making him a decent replacement option for Mohamed Salah.
Berardi bagged 17 goals and eight assists for Torino in 30 Serie A games last season. He's already off to a promising start this term. Berardi has a return of three goals and one assist to his name in five games in the Italian top flight.
#3 Raphinha
The attacker has been a huge revelation since making his debut appearance in the Premier League this season. He has been the standout performer for Leeds United so far, with three goals to his name in seven games in the English top flight.
Raphinha was linked with a switch to Anfield during the summer transfer window. Liverpool midfielder Fabinho couldn't hide his admiration for the Portuguese as he commented on the speculation linking the attacker with the Reds.
"Raphinha, since arriving in the Premier League, has been performing and standing out very well at Leeds," Fabinho was quoted as saying.
"Even in the summer transfer market there was some talk that he could go to Liverpool, I even expected that to happen, but he stayed at Leeds. Today, he is the best player in Leeds. Whenever a team is going to play against them, they know that Raphinha is the player who can cause the most danger," continued Fabinho.
#2 Ousmane Dembele
Barcelona attacker Ousmane Dembele is another player who could replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool. In fact, reports have linked the Reds with a potential swoop for the winger over the last few months.
The Frenchman is one of the most talented young forwards in Europe at the moment. With his sheer pace, dribbling skills, creativity and goalscoring instincts, there's no doubt he's got what it takes to shine at Liverpool. The fact that he can play on either wing as well as behind the centre-forward would give Klopp more options.
Dembele has recorded 30 goals and 21 assists in 118 appearances for Barcelona since joining them in the summer of 2017. As per Transfermarkt, his market value stands at €50 million.
#1 Federico Chiesa
Federico Chiesa was a shining light in Juventus' attack last season, bagging an impressive tally of 15 goals and 11 assists across competitions. Thanks to his brilliant exploits with Juventus during the season, the Italian has become a top target for many big clubs across Europe.
There's no doubt Chiesa would be a decent replacement for Mohamed Salah on the right wing of Liverpool's attack. The Juventus forward is well-known for his ability to score and assist. He's also a hard worker, capable of playing across midfield and attack. That could help him prosper at Liverpool.
