Liverpool may be preparing to part ways with Mohamed Salah in the January transfer window as they look for solutions to revive their stumbling season.
Arne Slot’s men have endured a rough start in their Premier League title defence, highlighted by a bruising 3-0 defeat to Manchester City before the international break. The Reds now sit eight points behind leaders Arsenal.
Salah has faced heavy criticism for his dip in form, fuelling rumours that his time at Anfield could soon be coming to an end.
Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness — now a consultant to top clubs — believes Liverpool could move to replace the Egyptian superstar in January. Speaking on Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, Wyness stressed that defensive signings are also a major priority for the club.
Liverpool are once again being linked with Marc Guehi after missing out on him in the summer, as they continue searching for answers to their defensive problems. Wyness added that he expects a record-breaking January window with unusually high activity across the league.
He said on the Inside Track podcast:
“Liverpool will want to bring in new central defenders in January — that’s their big focus. The next question is whether they’ll also decide to replace Salah. Those are the two major issues for them heading into the window.
“There’s going to be huge movement in January. I predict even more than the average mid-season window. After a record-breaking summer, I think we’re set for a record-breaking January too. A lot is already happening behind the scenes.”
Meanwhile, Liverpool are open to selling Harvey Elliott if the right offer arrives, with his recall from Aston Villa becoming more likely. The 22-year-old, signed to bolster Villa’s attack, has made only one Premier League start.
Sources tell Football Insider that Liverpool are considering bringing him back — and if he returns in January, it could signal a permanent departure
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