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Liverpool transfer news: Former Chelsea winger on radar as Mohamed Salah replacement?

Liverpool considering ex-Chelsea winger as Salah replacement?
© Imago
Liverpool reportedly place a former Chelsea winger on their shortlist of potential replacements for Mohamed Salah.

Liverpool have reportedly identified AC Milan winger Christian Pulisic as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah.

The Egypt international has started his first campaign under Arne Slot in fine style, contributing three goals and four assists in five Premier League starts.

However, the future of the legendary attacker remains firmly up in the air with less than 12 months remaining on his contract.

There have been conflicting reports as to whether Salah intends to extend his time at Anfield, albeit the latest offering is that an exit is more likely.

Nevertheless, Liverpool are in a position where they must contemplate alternatives for the 32-year-old in the event that they lose their star man on a free transfer.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on September 17, 2024© Imago

Pulisic on Liverpool radar

Slot and the club's recruitment have time to assess their options, theoretically to see if a suitable replacement also towards the end of his contract comes onto the market.

That said, according to Calciomercato, Liverpool are of the opinion that Pulisic would be a suitable addition to the squad.

They have already witnessed first hand this season that Pulisic is producing some of the best form of his career, the United States international getting on the scoresheet in the Champions League encounter between the teams earlier this month.

Pulisic has now contributed either a goal or an assist in six successive matches for the Italian outfit in all competitions, outperforming Rafael Leao.

He has been a revelation since making his switch from Chelsea last year, chipping in with 20 goals and 13 assists from his 57 appearances.

With a contract until 2027, there have been no signs that Pulisic may wish to return to the Premier League anytime soon, yet it is suggested that he may have that opportunity.

AC Milan's Christian Pulisic celebrates scoring their first goal on September 17, 2024© Imago

What was Pulisic's record at Chelsea?

Pulisic won a Champions League trophy during his time at Chelsea, notably scoring in the semi-finals against Real Madrid, but he did not necessarily live up to expectations at Stamford Bridge.

A total of 26 goals and 19 assists came from 145 appearances, with 20 strikes and nine assists being posted in his 98 outings in the Premier League.

Although that is respectable in its own right, Liverpool would expect better numbers should he move to the North-West of England.

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