LIVERPOOL have made Bayern Munich forward Leroy Sane their No1 target to replace Mo Salah, according to reports.
The Reds kept hold of Salah, 31, in the summer despite Saudi side Al-Ittihad testing the club’s resolve with a £150million offer.
But there is an expectation the Middle East outfit may return for the Egyptian in January or at the end of the season.
It is understood they are keen for Salah to be the face of the Saudi Pro League.
If he does depart Anfield, Jurgen Klopp will want to replace the void left by Salah – who has contributed 192 goals and 83 assists in 315 games.
According to The Mirror, former Manchester City man Sane, 27, is their top priority.
And Liverpool are willing to break their £85million transfer record to bring the Bayern forward to Merseyside.
Sane joined Bayern from Man City for £55m in 2020 and he has started the new season brilliantly with seven goals in 11 matches.
He is also reportedly attracting interest from Real Madrid.
But Liverpool will have the funds to trump their European rivals should Salah leave for Saudi Arabia in a blockbuster deal.
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Speaking recently about Salah, Saudi Pro League director of football Michael Emenalo, said: “Mo is welcome at any time.
“Mo is my personal favourite. There are many world-class players showing interest.
“It’s a place where you can go and have fun and definitely improve their economics.”
Salah has six goals and four assists in 10 appearances for Liverpool so far this season.
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