Report: Liverpool could take a different approach when looking to sign Mohamed Salah's replacement

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Much of the talk since Mohamed Salah’s exit has centred around Liverpool signing a new winger this summer.Already, we have seen a seven-man list of names mooted, which included Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United and Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise.However, an update coming from Sky Sports suggests that the Reds may now actually sign a like-for-like replacement who is left-footed. What is your all-time favourite Mohamed Salah moment at Liverpool? ⚽ Credit: Liverpool FC/Getty Images Jamie Carragher questioned Bowen signing for Liverpool to fill the boots of the 33-year-old.Elsewhere, Olise continues to be mentioned amid what has been a prolific season in the Bundesliga with Bayern.Crucially, however, both players are natural right wingers who cut inside on their strong left foot.And in a Q&A about Salah this week, Sky have now stated: “It is believed they will be looking at a player that can complement Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike.

It won’t just be a right-sided left-footer that does what Salah did.“Liverpool will try and find a solution and that may look like a different type of player altogether. But if that player fits into the next version of Liverpool, then that’s what they will be looking to do.”That, of course, does not mean Liverpool will 100% avoid bringing in a new winger in the 2026 summer transfer window.But Rousing The Kop have already suggested that Salah’s exit should force a formation change at Anfield.Aside from the Egyptian, the Reds have very few quality, senior wide options on their books right now.This, on top of the impending return of Alexander Isak, who needs to start regularly alongside Hugo Ekitike, means they may be better served switching to a 3-5-2 system that uses wing-backs instead of wingers.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox