As Mohamed Salah’s imminent departure from Liverpool casts a shadow over Anfield, club legend Steve Nicol has weighed in on the search for his successor, advocating for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as the ideal candidate to fill the void.
Salah, who has been an integral part of Liverpool’s lineup for seven years, is poised to bid farewell to the club, with speculation rife about his potential move to a Saudi Arabian side.
With the departure of the prolific Egyptian winger on the horizon, attention has turned to identifying a suitable replacement, and according to Nicol, Osimhen fits the bill perfectly.
Speaking to ESPN, the 62-year-old former Liverpool player expressed his endorsement of Osimhen, highlighting the Nigerian striker’s qualities and his potential impact on the team.
“The fact that Salah is leaving, whether it’s this year or next year, Osimhen? I think he would be fantastic for Liverpool,” Nicol remarked, underscoring Osimhen’s attributes as a player.
Currently contracted to Napoli until 2025, Osimhen has emerged as a key target for several top clubs, including Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain.
However, Nicol believes that Liverpool should prioritize securing Osimhen’s services to strengthen their attacking lineup.
While Liverpool has made recent signings in midfield with the acquisitions of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, Nicol sees Osimhen as the missing piece in their offensive strategy.
His endorsement of the Nigerian striker reflects the sentiment among Liverpool supporters, who are eager to see the club bolster its attacking options in preparation for Salah’s departure.
As speculation continues to swirl regarding Salah’s future and Liverpool’s plans for recruitment, Nicol’s endorsement of Osimhen adds fuel to the debate surrounding the club’s transfer strategy.
With the summer transfer window fast approaching, all eyes will be on Anfield to see how Liverpool navigates the post-Salah era and reshapes its squad for the challenges ahead.
