Liverpool on High Alert as PSG Sets Sights on Mo Salah Following Kylian Mbappe Transfer Bombshell

Liverpool is facing a potential challenge from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) as rumors swirl around Kylian Mbappe’s future at the French club. Mbappe, aged 24, has informed PSG that he will not be renewing his contract, which is set to expire in 2024. In light of this development, PSG is reportedly open to selling the talented French international during the current transfer window to avoid losing him for free next year.

While Real Madrid is considered the frontrunner to secure Mbappe’s signature, other prominent clubs, including Manchester United, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City, have also been linked with the forward. The timing of Mbappe’s contract decision coincides with Lionel Messi’s departure from PSG, as the Argentine star confirmed his move to MLS side Inter Miami on a free transfer this summer.

PSG, already facing the potential departure of Neymar, is now said to be actively looking to sell the Brazilian forward. With the prospect of losing three attacking players, the Ligue 1 champions find themselves in need of reinforcements for their frontline.

Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler recently sounded the alarm for the Reds, predicting that PSG will make a strong bid for Mohamed Salah following Messi’s exit. In his column for The Mirror, Fowler expressed his belief that Lewandowski, Haaland, and Mbappe are unlikely to be available for transfer this summer, leaving Kane and Salah as the top targets for major clubs seeking consistent goal-scoring prowess. Fowler suggested that both Real Madrid and PSG could make moves for Salah, but emphasized that Liverpool should not be overly concerned due to the Egyptian forward’s long-term contract and the club’s previous reluctance to sell key players unless it aligns with their own terms.

However, Fowler acknowledged some apprehension regarding Salah’s recent statement expressing disappointment with Liverpool’s failure to secure a top-four finish in the league. He speculated that Salah’s agent may have played a role in shaping the statement and cautioned that PSG, in their quest to replace Messi and potentially Neymar, will aim high in the transfer market, making a strong pursuit of players like Salah and Kane.

Earlier this year, Salah was spotted meeting with PSG president and Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi, sparking speculation about his future at Liverpool and potential discussions about a transfer. However, it was later clarified that the meeting was unrelated to club matters and simply a friendly encounter between Salah and Al-Khelaifi.

With the news of Mbappe’s contract decision now making headlines, speculation surrounding Salah’s future at Anfield is set to intensify, keeping Liverpool on high alert as they navigate the summer transfer window.