Liverpool Watch Real Madrid Star Arda Guler As A Possible Salah Replacement With Contract Strangling.

Should Liverpool Make Arda Guler Their Next Step After Salah?

Liverpool are preparing for a big spending spree and Real Madrid’s 19-year-old attacker Arda Guler is on their radar. The Reds seem willing to pay €70 million (£58 million) for the Turkish forward as they ponder what might happen to Mohamed Salah, who is set to retire at the end of the season.

Salah was Liverpool’s constant companion, scoring 20 goals or more for seven straight seasons. However, even after that success, talks for a new contract remain in dispute, leaving questions unanswered about his future at Anfield. Liverpool, though, will not let go of the Egyptian man, who is believed to be interested in another three-year deal, possibly remaining at the club until 2027. However, Liverpool are wary of long-term contracts for players in their 30s and it is not clear if this is the case.

Liverpool’s Big Bet: Could Guler Save the Day?

If Liverpool are unable to hold on to Salah beyond this season, they’ll have to rely on a young and rising Arda Guler to fill those shoes. The Turkish midfielder, who was widely expected to be a star for Real Madrid following his departure from Fenerbahce, hasn’t been able to find his footing in Madrid due to injury and poor game time. He has no goals or assists this season, so there are people who think Guler isn’t quite up to the task, but with his ability, he could be a good candidate.

Liverpool would consider Guler as a possible future successor to Salah if they do not succumb to the 32-year-old’s ‘mega-money’ demands, according to Spanish website Todo Fichajes. Real Madrid might have found Guler a nice target regardless of his lack of playing time, and might be unwilling to sell him cheaply, putting Liverpool’s management on guard for the price.

Liverpool’s Saudi Challenge and Guler the "Plan B"?

Salah has also attracted massive interest from the Saudi Pro League , where clubs have aggressively signed European players such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema. Salah was reported to be offered £150m by Al Ittihad last year, and although Liverpool turned it down, Saudi clubs continue to bid, especially as Salah has a reputation as one of the world’s most popular Muslim players.

Arne Slot, Liverpool’s new manager, seems keen to keep Salah in the side. The club’s executives are reportedly confident they can reach an agreement to sign him on a new contract and prevent Saudi demand in the meantime. But they’re also ready to jump into action if Salah leaves, and Guler is one of them.

Is Arda Guler Worth the Risk For Liverpool?

Guler’s lack of playing time and current form could put him on the bubble, but Liverpool are hopeful that the young striker can replace Salah as a legend. With Salah’s situation in mind, Liverpool will have to figure things out whether they will be able to keep their star forward on a new deal or risk betting Guler’s life on the line.