Liverpool’s £52m Mohamed Salah ‘replacement option’ reveals Cristiano Ronaldo talks

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SportFootballLiverpool FC transfer newsLiverpool are said to be already on the hunt for a replacement for Mohamed Salah following the announcement that he will be leaving the club.Reported Liverpool target Francisco Conceicao has hinted at a close relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, with the two regularly holding talks. Despite signing a two-year contract a year ago, he will leave the club on a free transfer.It means that Liverpool are likely to be on the search for a replacement in the summer transfer window.

According to the i paper, Juventus’ Conceicao has emerged as a target.READ MORE: John Toshack's wife responds after Liverpool icon's son shared unexpected dementia updateREAD MORE: Alan Shearer points to seven players as Liverpool begin plans to replace Mohamed SalahThe right-winger has established himself with the Italian giants this season, as well as becoming a regular in the Portugal squad. Upon his arrival at Juventus from Porto in the summer of 2024, Canceicao revealed plans to speak to Ronaldo, and how he uses him as an inspiration."I haven't yet spoken to Ronaldo about my arrival in Turin,” he said at his unveiling.

All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook page“It is true that there are coincidences between our trajectories, for me he is a reference point as for all Portuguese players, and many others."Just over a year later, Conceicao gave an update on the talks with his international teammate, with the Portugal legend providing advice on what it’s like at Juventus. 23-years later, he is a teammate of his son, with both players scoring in the Nations League semi-final win over Germany last summer.Should Conceicao make the move to Liverpool, Arne Slot will hope that he can leave a similar legacy that Ronaldo did on his clubs.