Liverpool targets Ademola Lookman to replace Mo Salah

Liverpool is focusing on Ademola Lookman as their top target to replace Mohamed Salah, whose contract ends this season. There is no agreement for a new deal, and Salah may leave, prompting Liverpool to consider future options. Lookman, who plays for Atalanta, has caught Liverpool's attention. The 27-year-old Nigerian forward has performed impressively since joining Atalanta in 2022, scoring 50 goals in 110 games. He recently won the 2024 African Footballer of the Year award. Liverpool is not alone in pursuing Lookman. Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, and Newcastle United are also interested in signing him. Juventus has shown interest but needs to qualify for the Champions League to have a chance at acquiring him. In addition to potentially signing Lookman, Liverpool is preparing for other team changes. They are looking for a new center-back and considering a bid for Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni. The club is also linked to RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons and Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez as they rebuild the squad.