• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Jurgen Klopp 'wanted to replace Mo Salah with Premier League flop' and it would've been Liverpool's worst transfer

Home> Football> Football News> Liverpool

Updated 15:02 19 Nov 2024 GMTPublished 14:58 19 Nov 2024 GMT

Jurgen Klopp 'wanted to replace Mo Salah with Premier League flop' and it would've been Liverpool's worst transfer

Jurgen Klopp wanted to sign a Premier League flop before Liverpool extended Mohamed Salah's contract.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Jurgen Klopp wanted to replace Mohamed Salah with a Premier League flop that would've been Liverpool's worst transfer.

Salah's existing Liverpool contract expires at the end of the season.

He has been subject to intense transfer speculation as his future remains clouded by uncertainty.

Advert

But it's not the first time Salah has had to negotiate with Liverpool for fresh terms.

According to The Times' Paul Joyce, there were times during previous round of negotiations with Salah and Ramy Abbas Isas, the player's agent, when a resolution also seemed unlikely.

Amid talks between Liverpool and the Egyptian winger's representatives, then-boss Klopp discussed the possibility of signing Antony as a replacement.

Advert

Of course, Antony would instead join Manchester United for £82 million and has since failed to make a huge impression considering his hefty price tag.

He has contributed a measly 12 goals and five assists in 87 appearances across all competitions since his move to Man United from Ajax in the summer of 2022.

It is understood that it was Mike Gordon, Fenway Sports Group's president, who ultimately decided renewing Salah's deal was the 'sensible use of resources'.

And it has proved to be a wise choice considering his blistering form this season.

Advert

The 32-year-old has bagged an impressive 10 goals in 17 games in all competitions this term as he's course to enjoy another ultra-prolific campaign, having netted 25 goals last season.

Antony and Mohamed Salah duel for the ball during a Premier League fixture. Image: Getty
Antony and Mohamed Salah duel for the ball during a Premier League fixture. Image: Getty

Salah has been instrumental for Liverpool, who currently sit at the top of the Premier League table and the Champions League standings.

The Reds are hoping their star player prolongs his stay at Anfield, with negotiations taking place behind the scenes.

Advert

As for Antony, he's made just five appearances this season, having been blighted with injuries.

His Man United spell thus far has been very underwhelming.

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Liverpool, Mohamed Salah, Jurgen Klopp, Antony, Football

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

X

@NasJabbar

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

an hour ago
11 hours ago
13 hours ago
15 hours ago
  • an hour ago

    Enzo Maresca left speechless after journalist hits back at him during press conference

    The Chelsea head coach spoke in a press conference ahead of his side's Club World Cup semi-final against Fluminense this evening.

    Football
  • 11 hours ago

    FIFA told to take immediate action after PSG fans discover who will referee their Club World Cup semi-final vs Real Madrid

    A controversial referee will take charge of Wednesday's semi-final clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.

    Football
  • 13 hours ago

    Liverpool set price tag for Luis Diaz amid Barcelona and Bayern Munich rumours and it looks like a typo

    Liverpool have named their price for Luis Diaz, who is wanted by Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

    Football
  • 15 hours ago

    Non-league club give two-word response after Andy Carroll linked with sensational return to football

    Andy Carroll has been in France for the best two seasons but rumours have been swirling about a return to English football.

    Football
  • Liverpool line up Mo Salah's replacement as 'enquiry made' for £20m-rated star compared to Kylian Mbappe
  • Mo Salah and Jurgen Klopp involved in furious row after West Ham equaliser
  • Mo Salah breaks his social media silence after touchline row with Jurgen Klopp
  • Jurgen Klopp gives worrying Mo Salah injury update after speaking to the Liverpool star