Steven Gerrard has revealed the player he believes is the perfect replacement for Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah, while three summer signings are being tipped to save Arne Slot\u2019s job at Anfield.<\/p>\n
The Reds are gearing up for another huge Merseyside goodbye, just two years on from Jurgen Klopp\u2019s emotional exit, with Salah announcing last month that his nine-year stay would be coming to an end this summer.<\/p>\n
All thoughts have now turned to who will fill Salah\u2019s legendary boots at Liverpool<\/a>, and Gerrard knows exactly who he wants \u2013 and would even welcome former Reds winger Luis Diaz back to Anfield.<\/p>\n Gerrard urges FSG to secure sensational Olise deal<\/strong><\/p>\n While Diaz notched Bayern\u2019s opener in their impressive 2-1 win at Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final, it\u2019s Olise<\/a> who Gerrard feels is perfect to slot in as Salah\u2019s replacement.<\/p>\n The former Crystal Palace attacker provided the assist for Harry Kane to put Bayern 2-0 up at the Bernabeu and impressed again after a stunning season with the Bavarian giants.<\/p>\n Indeed, the France international has scored 16 goals and recorded an extraordinary 29 assists in 41 games for Bayern in all competitions this season.<\/p>\n And, speaking to TNT Sports, Gerrard was asked if he\u2019d have Olise at Liverpool, to which he responded:\u00a0\u201cAll day long. But the problem is, why would he leave Bayern Munich?<\/p>\n \u201cBig club, they\u2019re challenging for the big honours, probably the strongest Bayern Munich team we\u2019ve seen for a while.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s about to take the World Cup by storm come the summer, he looks like a really happy kid, settled\u2026 I don\u2019t think he\u2019s going anywhere.<\/p>\n \u201cBut yes, I would love him at Liverpool, and you know what? I wouldn\u2019t mind Diaz back as well.\u201d<\/p>\n Gerrard, who also spoke to talkSPORT<\/a> earlier on Tuesday, expanded on why he believes Olise is a strong fit for the Reds.<\/p>\n The Anfield legend said:\u00a0\u201cI think the concern, if you\u2019re trying to replace Salah, in terms of like, for like, I think there\u2019s very few out there that you can go and grab.<\/p>\n \u201cOlise would be one, I would say, but I don\u2019t think he\u2019d be available, but from experience, being around Liverpool as a player, and also since I\u2019ve left, Liverpool\u2019s recruitment team will have different options, and that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean they\u2019ll look for a like-for-like.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen we had to replace [Sadio] Mane, for example, we went for [Luis] Diaz, who\u2019s slightly different, or when [Luis] Suarez has left, they\u2019ve had different types of options to try and replace the players.<\/p>\n \u201cBut Liverpool have got a fantastic record of replacing top players that have gone before, so I\u2019ve got every confidence from a recruitment point of view that they\u2019ll have different types of options, not necessarily a like-for-like.<\/p>\n \u201cOne thing is for certain, they have to try and replace some kind of his goal involvement in terms of goals and assists, which is extremely difficult because he\u2019s been incredible for Liverpool for many years.\u201d<\/p>\n Want more breaking transfer lines from original sources? Add TEAMtalk as a preferred source on Google <\/strong><\/a>to your favourites list for news you can trust.<\/p>\n Three major signings to save Slot<\/strong><\/p>\n Arne Slot has been told how three signings in key positions can save his job, amid continued speculation that the Dutchman is facing the sack.<\/p>\n Despite guiding the club to Premier League glory last season, a disastrous domestic campaign this time around has led to continued rumours over returns for club legends Xabi Alonso and Jurgen Klopp.<\/p>\n The mauling by Manchester City in the FA Cup has only heightened the speculation over Slot<\/a>\u2018s future ahead of the Champions League clash with PSG on Wednesday evening, although former Everton and England defender Phil Jagielka has explained how Slot could convince Liverpool bosses to keep him in charge.<\/p>\n Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live\u2019s Monday Night Club, Jagielka believes two centre-back signings, plus a new forward, could be transformational for Slot.<\/p>\n \u201cIf Arne Slot walked in there and said, \u2018give me next season,\u2019 he says, \u2018give me a centre-half or two, give me a strike force that is fit, and you will see a different team.\u2019<\/p>\n \u201cWhether that will make a difference or not [for FSG]\u2026 but I think that is what he will argue,\u201d Jagielka said.<\/p>\n \u201cThey should have got a centre-half in the summer and didn\u2019t. They have not had [Alexander] Isak; OK, he wasn\u2019t playing great before he got injured, but they have not had him.<\/p>\n \u201cObviously, we know the news that [Mohamed] Salah won\u2019t be there next season, so that could be a slightly different formation, or maybe a bit less of a headache of how to play him.<\/p>\n \u201cI think if you are Arne Slot and are going in to speak to your board, that is how you sell, I won\u2019t say the dream, but you say sign me three players, a couple of defenders and maybe another forward option, and he\u2019d probably back himself.<\/p>\n \u201cHe might class himself as being a bit unlucky or naive not getting another defender, but they are two positions where they have struggled.\u201d<\/p>\n DON\u2019T MISS: Next five \u00a3100m+ transfers predicted as Real Madrid, Man City huge signings tipped<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Liverpool targeting top Serie A talent<\/strong><\/p>\n TEAMtalk can reveal Liverpool\u2019s interest in signing highly-rated young defender Marco Palestra this summer, although they are not alone in their admiration for the player.<\/p>\n The 21-year-old Italy international right-back, who can also operate effectively on the left flank, is currently impressing on loan at Cagliari from Atalanta.<\/p>\n Palestra has been a consistent starter for the Rossoblu, showcasing defensive solidity and strong attacking contributions to boost his already growing reputation.<\/p>\n However, Atalanta, renowned for developing and profiting from young talent, currently hold firm control over his future<\/p>\n Indeed, sources suggest the Bergamo club value their academy product at a minimum of \u20ac45million (\u00a339.2m \/ $52m), viewing him as a potential long-term asset or a high-value sale.<\/p>\n While they may prefer to reintegrate him into their squad, the volume of interest could prompt a departure \u2013 if the offer is right.<\/p>\n Premier League clubs have shown particular enthusiasm, with Liverpool tracking him closely, seeing the versatile full-back as both squad depth and a long-term solution.<\/p>\n Newcastle United have dispatched scouts with the future of Tino Livramento uncertain, while Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham have all monitored his progress at various stages.<\/p>\n In Serie A, domestic rivals are equally keen, with Inter Milan and Juventus both in the mix, although Atalanta appear reluctant to sell to direct rivals.<\/p>\n Get the inside story first by joining our TEAMtalk Facebook channel<\/a> to receive the latest breaking and exclusive news straight into your Messenger inbox.<\/p>\n More Liverpool news: Alonso arrival boost; chase for Brazilian<\/strong><\/p>\n Xabi Alonso is preparing for a return to management this summer, with sources close to the Spaniard confirming to TEAMtalk that he is ready to step back into the dugout<\/a>, as pressure on Liverpool boss Arne Slot ramps up.<\/p>\n Elsewhere, Liverpool have reportedly already had a meeting with the agents of a midfielder who looks like he could soon be playing for a Championship side<\/a>, putting them ahead of rivals Manchester United.<\/p>\n