Liverpool targeting Championship star as Mohamed Salah replacement: report

Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah (Image credit: Alamy)

The curtain will fall on the Jurgen Klopp era at Liverpool on Sunday afternoon when the Reds host Wolves at Anfield. 

That will see the German’s nine-year stint in charge of the Reds come to a close to mark the start of what is set to be a busy summer for the club. 

Arne Slot looks set to be named as Klopp’s replacement, while the club have also hired a new sporting director in Richard Hughes. 

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp (Image credit: Getty Images)

While it will be all change in the dugout and boardroom, there will likely be significant changes in among the playing staff. Liverpool’s forward line in particular could be set for a transitional period. While Mohamed Salah is expected to stay for the 2024/25 season, the Egyptian will turn 32 next month and has just one year left on his current deal with the club. 

Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez’s futures have also been the subject of speculation and according to transfer journalist Ben Jacobs, via GiveMeSport, the club are mitigating for any changes by targeting a younger wide player this summer. 

They claim that Leeds United’s Crysencio Summerville fits this profile, with Dutchman Slot a big admirer of his young compatriot. 

Crysencio Summerville of Leeds United

Crysencio Summerville of Leeds United (Image credit: Getty Images)

Summerville has a key part of Leeds’ promotion push this season, netting 20 goals for the club, who are looking to bounce back to the Premier League at the first time of asking via the Championship playoffs.

The 22-year-old also reportedly has the likes of Chelsea, Newcastle, Tottenham and Bayer Leverkusen monitoring him, while Leeds will look to retain him if they do win promotion. 

The report adds that Liverpool’s main other transfer target will be a centre-back this summer.

More Liverpool stories

Premier League duo set to battle with Celtic for Southampton goalkeeper: report 

Liverpool preparing to trigger £85million release clause for Premier League star: report

Liverpool preparing €100m move for elite Brazilian this summer: report

Joe Mewis

For more than a decade Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor, with stints at Mirror Football and LeedsLive among others. He is the author of four football history books that include times on Leeds United and the England national team.

Read more
Mohamed Salah is still yet to reveal whether he will stay with Liverpool beyond this season
Liverpool report: Mohamed Salah replacement identified as Arne Slot carves out his transfer plan
Liverpool boss Arne Slot looks to be leading his team to Premier League glory this season
Liverpool ramp up summer transfer plans with THREE forwards looking like leaving: report
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool plays during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool at the City Ground in Nottingham, England, on January 14, 2025.
Liverpool 'to finalise' deal for Mohamed Salah heir: report
Liverpool are expected to have a busy summer window
Liverpool to make 'the next Thierry Henry' their big summer target: report
Liverpool manager Arne Slot will be looking to add to his squad come the summer months
Liverpool linked star lifts the lid on a potential career-defining move to Anfield: report
Liverpool manager Arne Slot reacts before the English League Cup semi-final second leg football match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on February 6, 2025.
Liverpool open to shock sale of player who is the best in the world in his position: report
Latest in Stories
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is expected to sanction plenty of sales this summer
When does the summer transfer window open?
Arne Slot and Mikel Arteta could both do with improving their respective attacks this summer
Arsenal to make bold move for Liverpool star with uncertain Anfield future: report
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 21: Phil Foden of England reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifier between England and Albania at Wembley Stadium on March 21, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)
'When I see Phil Foden play, he just seems like a shy lad - that holds him back a little bit. He has been tried in every position, but he just hasn’t performed': Ex-England star makes bold claim about Manchester City man
Arsenal's William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes embrace each other in celebration at full-time of the Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on 25 January, 2025
Arsenal face losing Gabriel AND William Saliba, as new fears arise: report
Kevin De Bruyne of Man City in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Ipswich Town FC at Etihad Stadium on August 24, 2024 in Manchester, England.
Kevin De Bruyne touted for shock move to South American giants: report
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - MAY 18: Jose Mourinho, Head Coach of AS Roma, celebrates after the UEFA Europa League semi-final second leg match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and AS Roma at BayArena on May 18, 2023 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
Jose Mourinho planning Premier League raid for superstar: report
Latest in News
Arne Slot and Mikel Arteta could both do with improving their respective attacks this summer
Arsenal to make bold move for Liverpool star with uncertain Anfield future: report
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 21: Phil Foden of England reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifier between England and Albania at Wembley Stadium on March 21, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)
'When I see Phil Foden play, he just seems like a shy lad - that holds him back a little bit. He has been tried in every position, but he just hasn’t performed': Ex-England star makes bold claim about Manchester City man
Arsenal's William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes embrace each other in celebration at full-time of the Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on 25 January, 2025
Arsenal face losing Gabriel AND William Saliba, as new fears arise: report
Kevin De Bruyne of Man City in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Ipswich Town FC at Etihad Stadium on August 24, 2024 in Manchester, England.
Kevin De Bruyne touted for shock move to South American giants: report
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - MAY 18: Jose Mourinho, Head Coach of AS Roma, celebrates after the UEFA Europa League semi-final second leg match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and AS Roma at BayArena on May 18, 2023 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
Jose Mourinho planning Premier League raid for superstar: report
Jack Grealish
Manchester City report: Jack Grealish poised for European switch, with price revealed