Liverpool eye cut-price swoop for Bayern Munich forward Leroy Sane
The uncertainty surrounding Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool has given the fans sleepless nights for some time now. The Egypt international forms part of the Reds’ trio, alongside Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, whose contracts are set to expire at the end of the season.
The Merseyside giants have developed a policy that stops them from giving lucrative contracts to ageing players as it carries financial risks. While talks over a new contract with Mo Salah continue, Liverpool could use their excellent strategy to find his replacement.
According to a report from CaughtOffside, Liverpool want Bayern Munich star Leroy Sane to succeed Salah at Anfield.
The Reds signed Federico Chiesa from Juventus in the past summer transfer window, bolstering their attacking ranks as a result. However, they are now scouring the market for Salah’s like-for-like replacement, and Leroy Sane fits that profile perfectly.
Sane is unhappy with Bayern Munich’s latest contract proposal, which is understood to include a pay cut. The Germany international’s contract expires at the end of the season, and if an agreement over fresh terms cannot be reached, European clubs could look to lure him away from the Allianz Arena during the winter transfer window.
Liverpool should look to take advantage of Sane’s contract situation at Bayern and try signing him for a bargain fee. The 28-year-old has solid experience of playing in the Premier League. He made 90 Premier League appearances during his four-stay at Manchester City, winning six major honours in the process. This could help him settle in quickly and make an immediate impact for Arne Slot’s club.
A right-winger by trade, Sane is equally comfortable playing off the left or through the middle as a false 9. Such versatility would make him an asset for Arne Slot, who wants players to be flexible and able to operate in multiple positions.
The Essen-born star’s potential availability on a cut-price fee could only intensify the competition, making him an even more attractive option for clubs looking to invest in an established player without breaking the bank.
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Bayern have their work cut out to secure Sane’s future and they remain in talks over a new contract, but the lure of returning to the Premier League and proving himself once again may prove too tempting for the forward to resist next year. If the Reds can win his signature, it would represent a strong statement about their desires in the transfer market.
