Liverpool target surprise Premier League misfiring forward to replace Salah

Liverpool are reportedly exploring a surprise option in their search for a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah, with Randal Kolo Muani emerging as an unexpected candidate to step into one of the most demanding roles in English football.

Mohamed Salah has already confirmed he will depart Liverpool at the end of the season, bringing to a close a remarkable nine-year spell at Anfield defined by goals, records, and sustained elite-level consistency.

The Egyptian forward’s exit on a free transfer has forced Liverpool’s recruitment team into accelerated planning, with the club now assessing a range of attacking profiles to fill the void on the right flank.

Among the names being considered is Randal Kolo Muani, according to reports from Gazzetta dello Sport.

The 27-year-old is currently on loan at Tottenham Hotspur from Paris Saint-Germain, but his time in England has so far been underwhelming, with difficulty translating his previous form into consistent Premier League output.

Kolo Muani has managed only five goals across 36 appearances in all competitions this season, a return that has raised questions about his adaptation to the pace and physical demands of English football.

Despite that, Liverpool are believed to view his profile as one that could still be shaped within a more structured attacking system.

The French forward’s pace, movement across the front line, and versatility in both wide and central roles are seen as attributes that could be refined under the right tactical framework.

Liverpool’s recruitment strategy in recent years has often focused on players with high ceilings rather than immediate perfection, particularly when targeting long-term successors to established stars.

Salah’s departure creates one of the most significant attacking transitions the club has faced in over a decade, and it is expected to trigger an extensive scouting process across Europe.

While several more established names have been linked, Kolo Muani’s inclusion on the shortlist reflects Liverpool’s willingness to consider unconventional solutions.