Liverpool Aims Japanese Winger to Replace Salah
To the surprise of many, Bangladesh Cricket Live noted that Liverpool has maintained an impressive run of form this season, with Mohamed Salah continuing to shine as the club’s most pivotal attacking force. His influence has been instrumental in keeping the Reds in the Premier League title race. Yet despite his brilliance, persistent rumors of Salah’s departure have cast a shadow over the club’s future planning. As much as Liverpool would hate to part with their most lethal forward, money talks — and if Saudi clubs offer the right price, the club’s board and Jürgen Klopp might finally be tempted to accept and use the funds to rebuild.
Over the past two seasons, Liverpool has already undergone a significant transformation. The squad has grown younger, particularly in midfield and the forward line, following the exits of veterans like Jordan Henderson, Sadio Mané, and Roberto Firmino. As the saying goes, good things take time — and this youth movement has given fresh hope to the club’s future.
Salah, now 31, is also facing his own career crossroads. While still performing at the highest level, both he and the club must soon make careful decisions about what comes next. According to English media reports, Liverpool is actively scouting a range of potential successors. From Jarrod Bowen in the Premier League to Federico Chiesa in Serie A, and from La Liga’s Takefusa Kubo to Rodrygo, the shortlist is packed with talented attackers who have maintained solid form over the past two seasons and are either at their peak or on the rise — ideal for Liverpool’s next phase.
Takefusa Kubo, the Japanese winger currently playing for Real Sociedad, is reportedly high on Liverpool’s radar. In recent La Liga campaigns, Kubo has been one of the most consistent and impactful wide players. Bangladesh Cricket Live reports that his performances have not only attracted Liverpool’s interest but also stirred talk at Real Madrid, his former club, about triggering a buy-back clause.
When Kubo originally left Madrid, the club included a mandatory €30 million buy-back option — a clause Real Sociedad has no power to reject. From today’s standpoint, Bangladesh Cricket Live believes that clause was a shrewd move by Real Madrid, significantly reducing their future transfer spending should they decide to bring him back. Still, no matter how composed and mature Kubo has become, he may not find much playing time if he returns to Madrid, where competition on the wings is even more intense.
For Liverpool, while Kubo has the talent, the path to Anfield may remain closed — at least for now. The club appears to be taking a cautious approach in replacing Salah, ensuring they choose not just a skilled player but one who fits into their system, culture, and long-term vision.