Ex-Liverpool star identifies Bayern Munich ace as ideal Mohamed Salah replacement

Mohamed Salah has shown signs of decline this season and he could be sold in the summer, amid expected interest in the Egypt star from clubs in the Saudi Pro League

Mohamed Salah could leave Liverpool this summer(Image: MI News/NurPhoto)

Liverpool has been told to explore a move for Bayern Munich star Michael Olise during this summer's transfer window.

Mohamed Salah has been immovable on Liverpool's right wing for the best part of a decade, but his level has clearly dropped this term, and he could leave the club at the end of the season - especially after his explosive falling-out with Arne Slot in December.

Salah is contracted to Liverpool until 2027, but his future beyond this summer is unclear, as he is expected to be the subject of strong interest from the Saudi Pro League in the off-season. Former Reds star Jermaine Pennant thinks that Bayern's Olise would be an ideal replacement for Salah on the right side of Liverpool's attack.

“I think the rest of this season will be Mohamed Salah’s final few months at Liverpool," Pennant told Bet Select. "The drop off in his performances is clear for everyone to see.

"It’s night and day compared to what we saw from him over the previous eight seasons. There comes a point for every player where you slowly start to decline and that is happening to him now.

“This could easily be his last season at the club. If a Saudi Pro League club is willing to pay a good fee for him, Liverpool will take it and reinvest in the squad.

"If they let Salah go, Liverpool need to bring in a proper replacement. I’d personally love to see them sign Michael Olise from Bayern Munich.”

Michael Olise of Bayern Munich(Image: 2026 FC Bayern)

Meanwhile, another former Liverpool player, Joe Cole, believes that the Reds could find Salah's replacement closer to home – calling on the club to move for England forward Jarrod Bowen if West Ham is relegated at the end of the season.

“Jarrod is a wonderful footballer, a great character and a hero at West Ham. His name will stand shoulder to shoulder with all the great players that have played for the club,” Cole told Paddy Power.

“He’s loved at the club and he deserves, at the peak of his career, to win silverware and fight at the top level.

“If West Ham were to get relegated, it won’t be anything to do with what Jarrod Bowen has done; he’s been a stalwart for the club. I think he’ll walk away and the majority of the fans will accept that.

“Who does he suit? Obviously, Liverpool, that slot [out wide] might come into play if Mo Salah leaves. He can go and play anywhere.”