Liverpool told to replace Salah with £150m-rated Arsenal star

The Reds could receive a staggering £200m offer for the Egyptian striker.

Liverpool should sell Mohamed Salah and make a £150m bid for Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka in January, according to Paul Merson.

The transfer window in the Premier League is already closed, but Salah’s suitors in Saudi Arabia are still allowed to sign players until Thursday.

Liverpool rejected a £150m bid from Al Ittihad earlier this week. But several outlets have claimed the Saudi Arabian club are already preparing a new offer worth £200m.

Despite the record-breaking fee, selling Salah would still be a difficult decision to make, as Liverpool won’t be able to find a replacement for him until January.

Merson believes Arsenal’s Saka could be an ideal successor to Salah at the right-hand side of the Reds’ attacking line.

Speaking to Sky Sports, he said of Salah’s possible move to Saudi Arabia: “Do they sell him for £200million and then in January see if they can get Saka from Arsenal for £150m?”

He added: “Who is the next one in line? Who is going to be the next big thing on the right wing.

“The next one in line is definitely Saka, he’s the best right winger about after Salah. If you were Liverpool you’d be trading in someone who’s a bit older for someone who’s younger. They should rock the boat with Arsenal and say here’s £150m for Saka.”