In November, Liverpool is approaching the final international break of 2024 while leading both the Premier League and Champions League standings. Arne Slot is undoubtedly thriving in Merseyside.

Competitors undoubtedly expected the Dutch strategist to be dismissed from the Anfield bench swiftly, as the burden of succeeding Jurgen Klopp was presumed to be excessively burdensome.

This has not been the situation, with all components functioning optimally—none more effectively than Mohamed Salah, who is solidifying his legacy.

The future of Mohamed Salah at Liverpool

Salah is nearing the conclusion of his contract, in case you were unaware. The Egyptian superstar is appropriately engaging in significant discussions as he approaches this pivotal stage in his career, necessitating a crucial decision for both him and his team. They must expedite the process.

In just more than seven weeks, Salah will be able to engage in discussions with international suitors, and numerous clubs are likely to offer a substantial sum to acquire this exceptional player, who has recorded ten goals and 10 assists in 17 matches across all competitions for the Reds this season.

This is inadequate. The alignment between Liverpool and the 32-year-old concerning compensation and the many factors influencing a new contract will remain undisclosed in public discussions.

Salah is currently the highest-paid player in the club’s history, and FSG is known for being cautious when granting substantial contracts to players above the age of 30. This extraordinary forward, however, is somewhat of an aberration.

Liverpool will undoubtedly seek to prolong the contract of one of their most illustrious forwards. However, there are variables involved. Who can predict the outcome? FSG is formulating a success plan.

Liverpool is considering a replacement for Salah.

According to Football Insider, Liverpool is competing to acquire Eintracht Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush, while Manchester City also expresses interest in the forward.

Marmoush, 25, has become as one of the most proficient players in Europe this season, and his German club is amenable to considering offers amounting to £60 million, a considerable sum indeed.

The Egypt international would only depart if assured a definitive starting position, so placing City, which implements frequent rotation, at a disadvantage.

Liverpool must act if Salah departs. Marmoush possesses sufficient capability to replace his compatriot and, additionally, exhibits a playing style reminiscent of Darwin Nunez.

Comparison of Omar Marmoush and Darwin Nunez

Marmoush resembles Nunez; nonetheless, a significant contrast exists between their skill sets. The Frankfurt forward is currently one of the most proficient strikers in Europe.

Sharing the distinction of being the most productive player in Europe’s top five leagues this season, alongside Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane, Liverpool has valid reasons for its interest.

Recognized for his “ridiculous” exploits by sports media expert Cristian Nyari, Marmoush is emerging as Egypt’s premier new star, possessing the talents and confidence to potentially succeed Salah—possibly even at Liverpool.

The 25-year-old functions within the same parameters as Nunez. FBref’s player-comparison database indicates that Liverpool’s centre-forward is among the most comparable players to Marmoush. Considering Nunez’s improvements under Slot this season, it is plausible that the Frankfurt star might quickly acclimate, should he sign.

Marmoush is not only a prolific goal-scorer but also one of the most inventive and dynamic players in contemporary football. He ranks in the top 1% of forwards in Europe’s premier leagues for goals scored, the top 3% for shot-creating actions, the top 5% for progressive carries, and the top 6% for successful take-ons per 90 minutes, according to FBref.This does run nicely against Nunez’s style of play. The Uruguayan, while only chalking up three goals and two assists across his 14 Reds appearances this term, started only seven of those.

However, he has progressed under Slot’s guidance, attributable to his foundational attributes. The 25-year-old is positioned in the top 17% of his peers for shot-creating actions, the top 16% for progressive carries, and the top 8% for tackles per 90 minutes.

His determination largely compensates for the lack of a clinical attacking instinct; but, Liverpool could acquire Marmoush, a player of comparable stature, who possesses a potency that may enable him to effectively succeed Salah.

At £60 million, it would not constitute an inexpensive transaction. However, if Salah departs, this would be the ideal player to acquire.