Liverpool want PSG forward as Mohamed Salah replacement - Reports
According to Fichajes.net, Liverpool are looking to bring in Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Angel Di Maria as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah.
The Egyptian's contract with the Reds expires in 2023 and he has reportedly rejected the latest contract offered by the club. If they do not meet his wage expectations, the winger could look for an exit in the summer. This would force manager Jurgen Klopp to find a replacement for his star man.
Talks broke down in December, and as things stand, Salah’s priority is to stay - but not with the current contract conditions, as per @FabrizioRomano
As per the aforementioned report, Di Maria is one of four shortlisted players to replace Salah at the club. The Argentine's contract with PSG expires in the summer and he could become a free agent if there is no renewal. He has previous experience of playing in the Premier League, having represented Manchester United in the 2014-15 season.
The Argentine was a key member of the 2014 Champions League-winning Real Madrid side. He then moved to United for a season before being signed by PSG. Since joining the Ligue 1 club, he has scored 91 goals and made 115 assists in 289 appearances in all competitions. He is also the Parisians' highest-ever assist provider.
However, Di Maria has seen a decline in his playing time this season with Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Neymar leading the line. He has made 25 appearances in all competitions so far this season, scoring thrice and making five assists.
It seems likely that he will look to leave the club in the summer. According to the aforementioned report, Atletico Madrid are also interested in signing the Argentine for free.
Mohamed Salah reportedly wants to stay with Liverpool; PSG are monitoring his situation
Salah did not accept the new offer proposed to him by Liverpool in December 2021. The Egyptian wants to stay at Anfield, but is also asking for significantly higher wages in the rangle of £400,000 to £420,000 per week as per Si. These wages will bring him closer to Manchester City ace Kevin de Bruyne, who earns £400,000 per week.
When quizzed about his contract situation in January, the prolific Liverpool forward said that his demands were not unreasonable:(as reported by the Guardian):
“I want to stay, but it’s not in my hands. It’s in their hands. They know what I want. I’m not asking for crazy stuff.”
In this regard, manager Jurgen Klopp said the following in a recent press conference (as reported by the Guardian):
“I think Mo definitely expects this club to be ambitious and we are. It’s Mo’s decision. The club did what it can do. It is all fine. All fine from my point of view."
Salah has been exceptional for Liverpool since joining them in 2017 from Roma. He has scored 153 goals and made 57 assists in 238 appearances in all competitions. Salah has been one of Europe's most prolific forwards in the top five leagues this season, making 38 goal contributions in 35 games in all competitions.
Mohamed Salah has now been directly involved in 30+ Premier League goals in three seasons:
◎ 2017/18
◉ 32 goals
◉ 10 assists
◎ 2018/19
◉ 22 goals
◉ 8 assists
◎ 2021/22
◉ 20 goals
◉ 10 assists
No other Liverpool player has done it more than once. 👑 https://t.co/reKUEUr7YP
Liverpool will want to keep their star man. However, if a deal cannot be agreed, PSG could reportedly move in for the winger, as per Si. They could be joined by the likes of Real Madrid and Juventus in the race for the Egyptian.