Liverpool Could Repeat Salah Success with £54m “Magician” Signing

Liverpool have had an excellent season so far under Arne Slot, but the manager knows fortunes can change quickly in football. The Reds have dropped points in recent Premier League matches against Newcastle and Fulham, with the Merseyside derby also postponed due to weather.

Despite this, Liverpool sit two points clear at the top of the table with a game in hand. They’ve also advanced to the Carabao Cup semi-finals and topped their Champions League group. However, off the pitch, there are growing concerns about Mohamed Salah’s contract situation.

Salah can discuss pre-contract terms with foreign clubs in less than two weeks, as his current deal expires in 2025. Captain Virgil van Dijk and vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold are in similar positions. While Van Dijk and Salah have reportedly been offered new deals, Alexander-Arnold is attracting interest from Real Madrid.

Salah remains one of Europe’s elite attackers at age 31, leading the continent in goal contributions this season. Keeping him at Anfield is crucial, but Liverpool must also look to the future. Recent reports suggest they may target AC Milan winger Christian Pulisic as a potential long-term option.

Pulisic struggled to fulfill his potential at Chelsea, but has revitalized his career in Italy. At age 26, he’s entering his prime and has 8 goals and 6 assists in just 20 appearances for Milan this season. His combination of skill, pace and finishing ability make him an intriguing target.

Like Salah before him, Pulisic is a former Chelsea player who has refined his game in Serie A. He now ranks among Europe’s most productive attackers. While the reported £54m price tag is steep, Pulisic’s ceiling remains high. If he can replicate even a fraction of Salah’s Liverpool success, he could prove an inspired signing.

With uncertainty around Luis Diaz’s contract as well, adding Pulisic could give Liverpool another dynamic option in attack. His playing style has been compared to Diaz, suggesting he could fit Slot’s system. At 26, Pulisic still has time to reach the world-class level many predicted for him as a young prospect.

While keeping Salah must be the priority, planning for the future is wise. If Liverpool can nurture Pulisic’s talent as they did with Salah after his Chelsea struggles, they may unearth another attacking gem. The American international has the tools to thrive at Anfield if given the opportunity.