Liverpool transfer news: Arsenal 'leapfrog' Reds in Salah replacement race

Arsenal reportedly jump to the head of the queue to sign PSV Eindhoven winger Johan Bakayoko, who has been tipped to replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool.

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As things stand, Salah will be able to leave the Reds as a free agent when his contract expires in the summer of 2025, although an exit this summer is not believed to be on the cards at this moment in time. Despite uncertainty over his future due to Jurgen Klopp 's exit, Salah has apparently decided to stay on and help oversee the rebuild under Slot, and talks over a new deal are now a priority. However, should Liverpool's camp give no indication that the 32-year-old is prepared to sign a new deal, a summer exit may be the best move for all parties lest Liverpool risk one of their all-time greats leaving for nothing.

While Ben Doak and Kaide Gordon have been heralded as stars of the future, Liverpool have apparently taken a liking to PSV Eindhoven 's Johan Bakayoko as an immediate solution to the Salah conundrum. © Imago Slot knows the 21-year-old well from his time in the Eredivisie, and it has been claimed that the Feyenoord boss has given his seal of approval to a summer swoop regardless of Salah's future. However, according to DH Net , Liverpool are now facing serious competition from Arsenal, who have jumped to the head of the queue for Bakayoko's signature.



The Gunners have reportedly made an enquiry to their Dutch counterparts over a deal for the winger, who is currently away with the Belgian team at Euro 2024, coming off the bench in their opening defeat to Slovakia. Bakayoko's future is not expected to be resolved until Belgium's run at the Euros ends, which could b.