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Liverpool has shortlisted several options to replace Mohamed Salah when he leaves this summer, with plenty of transfer links appearing ahead of the window.Liverpool has been linked with plenty of replacements for Mohamed Salah(Image: (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images))Liverpool fans will have to treasure every final moment with Mohamed Salah, as the winger closes in on his exit from the club, nine years after he made the famous $50 million switch from AS Roma.The 33-year-old will sign off with over 400 appearances, over 250 goals and over 120 assists for the Reds, picking up two Premier League titles, two EFL Cups, one Champions League, and one FA Cup.Replacing that kind of output and personality is a difficult task, one that the Liverpool hierarchy will have to take on this summer with some serious considerations to make.Several stars have been shortlisted, so here's a look at all of the players linked with a move to Anfield to fill the role of Salah.READ MORE: Liverpool's latest transfer target's dad already made Premier League claimREAD MORE: Chelsea stat makes damning reading for Arne Slot after Liverpool fan boosMichael Olise (Bayern Munich)Michael Olise may be the ideal replacement for Salah, given his ability to play at the highest level, producing some magical moments for Bayern Munich.The 24-year-old has a similar player profile, featuring on the right but feeling comfortable enough to cut-in on his left and curl some sublime efforts into the back of the net.Olise has 95 goal involvements in 105 appearances for Bayern Munich since making the switch from Crystal Palace, proving he is comfortable taking up the talisman role for a big club.There may be question marks over his availability, with a deal at the Allianz Arena until 2029, while he could be comfortable playing at a top level already.Michael Olise is a potential Mohamed Salah replacement for Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Oliver Hardt/Getty Images))Jarrod Bowen (West Ham)Liverpool may look at Premier League experience as a key factor for a Salah replacement to hit the ground running, and Jarrod Bowen offers plenty of that.The forward is another left-footed right winger, but he is comfortable playing as a striker or as a number ten if required, showing bundles of quality and leadership in his time at West Ham.With the Hammers facing the real possibility of relegation to the Championship, the 29-year-old could prove to be an affordable option for the here and now.Bradley Barcola (PSG)Bradley Barcola offers a mixture of immediate impact and potential for the future, while the 23-year-old faces a possible exit from PSG this summer.The forward can play across the frontline, and with his contract set to enter the final two years in Paris, there is an opportunity to land a star for years to come.Barcola has plenty of experience playing in big games, making an impact for both club and country, which could make him an ideal fit for Liverpool.Munich, Germany - May 6: Bradley Barcola of Paris Saint-Germain looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Bayern München and Paris Saint-Germain at Football Arena Munich on May 6, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)Maghnes Akliouche (AS Monaco)Maghnes Akliouche has been linked with a move to Liverpool, after the AS Monaco star rejected a move to the Premier League last summer.The 24-year-old is comfortable on the right, with a strong left foot, but his output in Ligue 1 hasn't quite reached the levels of some others.While Akliouche would certainly be a cheaper option than some of the other players linked, with Monaco open to a possible exit, it's unclear how well he would adjust to life in the division.Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig)Having burst onto the scene this season at RB Leipzig, Yan Diomande is proving to be one of the most in-demand young stars in world football.The speed and clinical edge of the winger should certainly intrigue Liverpool, though any move would easily clear the $100 million price point.Add that to the fact that the 19-year-old is still developing, and it may be a little too soon for a move to Anfield, but that may not stop him being viewed as the long-term Salah successor.Yan Diomande has been linked with a move to Liverpool this summer(Image: (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images))Francisco Conceicao (Juventus)Francisco Conceicao has emerged as another possible option for Liverpool, as Juventus may be forced to sell a key star or two in the summer transfer window.The Portuguese international is comfortable anywhere behind the striker, but has largely featured on the right and possesses the left foot that allows him to replicate Salah's role.The 23-year-old hasn't been full of goals this season, having only scored three and assisted four in Serie A this campaign, but he has shown flashes that he can reach the very top.Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)Liverpool has held historic interest in Anthony Gordon, with the boyhood fan of the club crossing the recruitment team's radar once in the past.Now thriving at Newcastle, the winger could be available as the Magpies look to raise funds for the summer, opening up an opportunity for the Reds.Gordon would bring an injection of pace that is severely lacking for Liverpool, as well as experience in the Premier League, making him a more immediate fit.
