Salah exit sparks €65m battle as Liverpool and Chelsea target “elite” winger
Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah has decided to leave the club, and the club is looking to bring in a replacement.
Juventus attacker Francisco Conceicao has been identified as a potential alternative. According to Sports Boom, Chelsea is also keen on signing the Portuguese attacker. The two clubs recently sent scouts to watch the player in action against AS Roma. The 23-year-old attacker has four goals and three assists to his name this season.
Conceicao was linked with Chelsea last year.
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Chelsea and Liverpool told Francisco Conceicao asking price
He could cost around €65 million in the summer, and it remains to be seen whether Liverpool or Chelsea comes forward with an official offer to get the deal done. They have the financial muscle to afford him.
Juventus will not want to lose a talented player like him, and they consider him an “indispensable” asset. He has a contract with them until 2030, and it will be difficult for Liverpool or Chelsea to get the deal done. They will have to pay a premium in order to convince the Italian club.
The player has been described as an “elite” talent. He has the physicality and technical attributes for English football, and he could add a new dimension to the Liverpool or Chelsea attack.
Both clubs could use Conceicao
Liverpool need to replace Salah properly in the summer. He has carried the Liverpool attack for years, and it remains to be seen whether they can fill the void left by him.
Meanwhile, Chelsea needs more quality on the flanks as well. Players like Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens have not been able to live up to the expectations since joining the club. The Blues need more pace and unpredictability on the flanks.
Conceicao could prove to be an excellent long-term investment for them.
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