An Everton Star Could Be Liverpool’s Mo Salah Successor
Sooner or later, whether we like it or not, the Egyptian King will have to abdicate his throne at Anfield and end his long-standing and fruitful reign. One thing is certain: it’s highly unlikely that Mohamed Salah will stay at Liverpool beyond his current contract, which expires in the summer of 2027.
### Liverpool Must Find an Heir
That means Liverpool are going to have to find a replacement—an heir to the throne. It’s up to new sporting director Richard Hughes to make the right call, and that’s no easy task. In fact, Liverpool’s future for the next five years likely hinges on choosing the perfect successor for Salah.
### The Perfect Candidate…Across Stanley Park
To make things even trickier, the ideal choice to replace the Reds legend might be currently playing for their biggest rivals, Everton. Yes, you read that right. The name that could fill Salah’s shoes: Iliman Ndiaye.
#### The Merseyside Transfer Dilemma
Historically, Liverpool don’t do business with their noisy neighbours. Everton certainly don’t want to sell to the Reds. Over the last few years, there have been opportunities—Anthony Gordon and Jarrad Branthwaite have both drawn interest from Liverpool. However, no deals have materialized, and Everton have either tied their talents down to new contracts or sold them elsewhere.
In fact, the last time Liverpool actually signed a player from Everton was Abel Xavier, and that was over 20 years ago in 2002. Now, Richard Hughes must break this decades-long precedent to bring Ndiaye to Anfield.
### Why Iliman Ndiaye Is the Perfect Successor
This season, Ndiaye has been a revelation for Everton. He’s explosive and elusive on the ball, and defenders simply can’t get near him. With 25 completed take-ons already, Ndiaye ranks among the top five dribblers in the Premier League.
Liverpool are currently struggling to break down stubborn defensive low blocks, lacking a player who truly thrives in tight spaces and can beat two or three defenders at once. Ndiaye fits this profile perfectly.
The flair and ball manipulation he brings is almost unparalleled in world football. While no one can be an exact replacement for Salah, Ndiaye could actually help Liverpool evolve. He may not match Salah’s goal output, but his ability to draw in defenders will create space for other attackers like Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak.
### Style Fit
Liverpool desperately need a wide player who excels at taking opponents on—and right now, there are few in European football better than Ndiaye in this regard. That’s why he’s the perfect candidate to become Liverpool’s new right-winger, and ultimately, Salah’s successor.
After his outstanding performances this season, this is a move Liverpool must try to make.
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