A Major Club's Crisis Offers Unexpected Opportunity for Liverpool

Liverpool might have found an unexpected way to deal with the uncertainty about Mohamed Salah's future. The Egyptian player's contract ends in summer 2025, and talks about extending it are complicated by rumors of disagreements over the terms. Salah has hinted that he might leave, which has led to speculation about who might replace him at Anfield.

At the same time, French team Lyon is in a serious financial trouble. The French football financial watchdog has said that if Lyon doesn't fix their debts by the end of the season, they will be moved down to Ligue 2. To fix this, Lyon might have to sell some of their best players, including 21-year-old Rayan Cherki, who is valued at €20 million.

Reports say that Liverpool is considering Cherki as a possible replacement for Salah, but they face competition from Paris Saint Germain and other big European teams. Cherki's contract lasts until 2026, and he has said he will focus on Lyon for now when it comes to deciding his future.

If Liverpool pursues Cherki, it would mark a significant move in the evolving Salah succession plan, with names like Egypt’s Omar Marmoush also on their radar.