Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool are one step closer to signing next Mo Salah

Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool are one step closer to signing next Mo Salah

Liverpool are one step closer to signing their dream next Mo Salah.

The departure of the Egyptian marks the end of a defining era for Liverpool, and replacing him this summer is not going to be easy.

Salah has been far more than just a key player, he has been the driving force behind Liverpool’s attack for years. His consistency in front of goal has set him apart in the Premier League, establishing him as both the team’s most reliable performer and a global face of the club.

What makes his departure so significant is the level of output he has delivered season after season.

Even in a 'bad' season Salah has still be one of the most influential players in the squad.

Time and again, he has been the difference in tight matches, producing moments of quality when they mattered most.

His versatility only adds to the challenge of replacing him. Whether cutting inside onto his stronger foot, making intelligent runs in behind defenses, or finishing instinctively in the box, Salah has operated as far more than a conventional winger, effectively functioning as a complete forward.

Since arriving in 2017, he has made the right flank his own, holding that position almost uncontested for close to a decade.

Now, Liverpool must begin the search for his successor, a task that is far easier said than done.

The reality is that there really isn't anyone out there who can replace Salah.

Richard Hughes has a difficult time on his hands because he doesn't just need to replace Salah but he also needs to replace Luis Diaz, who left the club last summer and wasn't really replaced.

As a result for much of the season, Liverpool have lacked natural depth out wide. When Salah or Cody Gakpo have been unavailable, the team has often relied on makeshift options or players operating outside their preferred roles.