Liverpool 'make approach' for potential Mo Salah replacement ahead of January transfer window

Liverpool have reportedly made approach for a potential Mo Salah replacement.

Salah was heavily courted by Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad in the summer.

There was said to be an £150 million offer on the table but the Egyptian stayed put and has been his usual goalscoring self, having bagged 13 goals in 19 appearances in all competitions.

Yet it seems as though Liverpool are planning for life after the three-time Golden Boot winner.

According to Pete O'Rourke of Footy Insider, Liverpool hold interest in Benfica wonderkid Kyanno Lorenzo Silva.

The likes of Borussia Dortmund and Atalanta are also keeping tabs on Lorenzo, who has just six months left on his contract at the Estadio Da Luz.

Lorenzo is just 18 and has been in fine form for the club's Under 23 side, where he's scored twice in nine games.

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The Netherlands Under 19 international moved to Benfica in 2021, having previously played for both Sparta Rotterdam and Feyenoord.

He signed a three-year contract and that deal will soon expire, meaning he could be available for a small compensation fee.

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Lorenzo is left-footed but plays off the right in the same way as Liverpool's talisman Salah has done with distinction for a number of years.

A number of talented players have emerged at Liverpool, notably the likes of Ben Doak, Stefan Bajcetic, Jarell Quansah and Conor Bradley.

Lorenzo is yet to make a professional appearance but could add to the exciting list of youngsters at the Anfield club.