12 November 2025
Liverpool, the reigning Premier League champions, are planning to appoint a strategic replacement for their star striker, Egyptian Mohamed Salah, who is experiencing a difficult start to the season and a noticeable decline in his form. Liverpool have seen a significant drop in performance and results recently, winning only one of their six Premier League matches, drawing widespread criticism from fans and pundits alike.
Salah has borne the brunt of this criticism, with questions mounting about his ability to maintain his leadership level given his age and the increasing pressure on the attacking line.
The 33-year-old, who has scored five goals this season, is now seen as potentially entering a natural decline after years of consistent brilliance.
In light of this, the Reds have begun a serious evaluation of alternative options in the transfer market, aiming to ensure the continuity of their attacking prowess and achieve long-term balance for the team, even if Salah's role gradually diminishes.
According to reports seen by the Stats Room, Liverpool sees Brighton & Hove Albion's rising Gabonese striker, Yankouba Minté, as an ideal replacement for Mohamed Salah, especially given his versatility. He can play on either wing or as a central striker, which is a strategic advantage.
While a move for the 21-year-old in the upcoming January transfer window seems unlikely, reports indicate that a summer transfer is not out of the question.
Brighton holds an advantage in negotiations against Liverpool due to the player's contract, which runs until 2029. The Seagulls paid £30 million to acquire the Gambian international from Newcastle United in July 2024.
The transfer fee is estimated to be between £60 and £70 million, and the Gambian international may be open to joining the Reds, particularly if he is offered a significant pay rise.
FourFourTwo magazine praised Minetti's performances so far this season, but believes he will have to do much more to impress Liverpool's owners and convince them to spend £70 million on him.
Liverpool invested heavily last summer to revamp their attack following the departures of Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez, but the underwhelming performances of new signings Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, who each cost the club over £100 million, have drawn criticism. Manager Arne Slott has also faced scrutiny for failing to get the best out of the new players.
