5 players who could replace Sadio Mane at Liverpool

Who can replace Sadio Mane at Liverpool?
Who can replace Sadio Mane at Liverpool?

#3 Kingsley Coman (Bayern Munich)

VfB Stuttgart v FC Bayern München - Bundesliga
VfB Stuttgart v FC Bayern München - Bundesliga

Kingsley Coman is a nightmare to defend against when he is in the mood. The Bayern Munich winger has been in decent form this season, scoring five goals and providing two assists in 17 appearances across all competitions so far.

Coman's current contract with the Bavarians expires in the summer of 2023. Negotiations over a new deal have hit a stumbling block and Bayern Munich could be open to selling the 25-year-old next summer. Liverpool will welcome the qualities Coman has. He is a quick winger with great dribbling skills, vision and technical ability.

Coman has also already won plenty of trophies at both club and international levels. He is ready to make the step up and he can complement Liverpool's style of play as well. Coman can play on either flank and his versatility makes him a top candidate to take over from Sadio Mane at Liverpool.

#2 Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid)

Atletico Madrid v FC Porto: Group B - UEFA Champions League
Atletico Madrid v FC Porto: Group B - UEFA Champions League

Joao Felix has shown us flashes of his genius since securing that €127.2 million switch from Benfica to Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2019. However, Felix has not been able to produce the goods on a consistent basis at the Wanda Metropolitano.

As a result, he is not a regular starter for Diego Simeone's men. Consequently, the 22-year-old has been linked with an exit and Liverpool have been credited with an interest in him.

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has claimed that the club trust him to be an important player for them in the future. However, they might just sell him for the right prize as Diego Simeone has made no guarantees over game time to the player. Felix could be a great long-term investment for Liverpool.

We've seen how the youngster's fellow countryman Diogo Jota has improved under Jurgen Klopp. Felix has more natural ability than Jota and he could thus do wonders at Liverpool. But the Merseysiders will need to break the bank to sign the 22-year-old as he is valued at around €70 million.

#1 Dusan Vlahovic (Fiorentina)

Udinese Calcio v ACF Fiorentina - Serie A
Udinese Calcio v ACF Fiorentina - Serie A

Dusan Vlahovic very recently equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's record of scoring 33 Serie A goals in a calendar year. The Fiorentina striker has been in sublime form this term. In 20 appearances across all competitions so far this season, he has scored 18 goals and provided two assists.

He is on the radar of a number of European clubs including Liverpool and Newcastle United. According to Goal in Italy, Fiorentina have slapped an €80 million price tag on the 21-year-old. Juventus are also reportedly in the race to sign him.

Vlahovic could be a great addition to this Liverpool side. He is a left-footed player who is an excellent dribbler just like Mohamed Salah. The young forward is also pacy and packs a very powerful shot in his left foot.

Vlahovic is also pretty good at aerial duels and he can thus add a bit of dynamism to Liverpool's attack as well. It is important to note that he is still just 21-years-old, which means he could be a wonderful long-term signing for Liverpool.

He reportedly has his eyes set on a move as well. Fiorentina CEO confirmed this week that the player and his agent have turned down a new contract proposal from the club despite being offered a bumper salary.

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