Liverpool are reportedly preparing for life after Mohamed Salah as the Premier League side prepare a summer offer for Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams.
Salah’s future at Liverpool is under the spotlight following his recent outburst about the club manager Arne Slot, after their 3-3 draw against Leeds United earlier this month.
The Egyptian hit out at Liverpool and Slot for “throwing him under the bus” after starting three consecutive matches on the bench.
Left out against Inter Milan in a joint decision from the Reds hierarchy and Slot, Salah was brought him back into the squad for their 2-0 win over Brighton last weekend.
However, it’s reported he will be allowed to leave in January and might have played his last match for the club.
Liverpool have now identified Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams as his replacement.
Nico Williams looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between Athletic Club and Paris Saint-Germain . (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
According to Spanish website Fichajes, Liverpool are ‘preparing’ a €95m (£83m) ‘offer’ for Spain winger Williams.
The report adds: ‘With a €95 million release clause following his recent contract extension until 2035, the English club is one of the few capable of making such an investment. Arne Slot is looking for a reliable successor to Mohamed Salah, who is set to leave soon, and the younger Williams brother perfectly fits the profile of a player known for his speed and attacking prowess.’
Fichajes continues: ‘The British club’s management has already made preliminary contact to gauge the winger’s availability, who is confident of having an outstanding World Cup to reaffirm his status as a world-class player. Liverpool will spare no expense, following in the footsteps of the multi-million pound signings of Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, building a dream squad to conquer every title.’
