Liverpool chase new right‑winger as Salah’s void looms

Liverpool have re‑entered the transfer market to plug the void left by Mohamed Salah’s departure from Anfield, with the Egyptian King exiting over the summer. The club have already signed Victor Munoz and Bradley Barcola, both of whom have made their debuts, and Munoz has already shown a noticeable impact.

New signings make early impact

Victor Munoz and Bradley Barcola were the two attackers Liverpool completed deals for during the summer window. Both players have already taken the field for the Reds, but Munoz’s pace and relentless pressing have drawn particular praise. The Spaniard’s energy has been described as a sight to behold.

Bradley Barcola, meanwhile, has provided a different dimension with his technical dribbling and ability to link play. While his influence has been less pronounced than Munoz’s, the French‑born forward has already contributed to several attacking moves.

Salah’s departure leaves right‑wing gap

Andoni Iraola has yet to secure a natural right‑winger to replace Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian King who left Anfield over the summer. Although most of Liverpool’s wingers can operate on either flank, the club have struggled to sign a specialist after Crystal Palace and Brighton set what were described as extortionate fees for their players. Consequently, Liverpool head into the first half of the 2026‑27 season with an attacker shortfall on the right.

Iraola has hinted that a January injection remains possible, given the club’s ample financial resources. The Reds could still pursue a new right‑winger in the winter window if a suitable price can be agreed.

Conceicao emerges as potential replacement

Liverpool have re‑entered the race for Juventus forward Francisco Conceicao, a 23‑year‑old Portugal international. Calciomercato reported, “Francisco Conceicao is no longer untouchable at Juventus. Or at least, he’s no longer as indispensable as he was in 2025‑26,” adding that several Premier League clubs, including Liverpool and Manchester United, are monitoring his situation.

Conceicao’s contract runs until 2030 and carries a net salary of €3.8 million per season. Juventus bought him outright in 2025 for €30.4 million after an initial loan, and have already written off €6.8 million in each of the two subsequent seasons, meaning a capital gain would require a price of at least €16.8 million, well below the club’s own valuation of around €40 million. The forward has logged more than 12,000 minutes across three clubs and has scored 33 goals since the 2019/20 campaign, although only four of those came in the most recent season.

At a price of €40 million (£34.3 million), Conceicao could be a bold acquisition, but his limited goal return this season raises doubts about replacing a legend such as Salah. Fans remain wary, and many hope Liverpool will identify a different target before the January window opens.