Liverpool's £50m chase for Norway's Nusa amid post‑Salah void

Liverpool are targeting 21‑year‑old Norwegian forward Antonio Nusa, with RB Leipzig reportedly valuing the player at around £50 million. The move comes after Mohamed Salah terminated his contract a year early, leaving a front‑line vacancy the Reds hope to fill.

Salah’s early exit ended a spell that produced over 50 goal contributions and helped secure a Premier League title in 2024‑25. The club now must fill the void to sustain its ambitions at Anfield.

Many observers had expected the Egyptian forward to leave in search of a final payday, but he chose to stay and aim to guide Liverpool back to a top‑flight crown and a possible Champions League triumph.

Since Arne Slot reshaped the Reds' playing style, the system no longer maximises the strengths of Salah and fellow striker Cody Gakpo. The adjustment coincided with a disappointing campaign that saw Liverpool merely scrape a Champions League qualification.

Yan Diomande was initially the Reds' preferred replacement for Salah, but that transfer collapsed, forcing the Reds to look elsewhere for attacking options.

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Rumours linked several forwards to Liverpool, yet the latest market movement involves RB Leipzig nearing a deal for Fisnik Asllani, a step that could free the door for Antonio Nusa's departure.

Bradley Barcola has also attracted interest, but Paris Saint‑Germain are said to demand over £120 million, and his contract expires in two years, making the fee appear prohibitive for the Reds.

Antonio Nusa, the 21‑year‑old Norwegian who shone for his country during the 2026 World Cup, offers pace, goal sense and the ability to operate on either wing. Leipzig reportedly value him at around £50 million, a price Liverpool consider realistic.

The transfer market is currently inflated; Liverpool themselves spent £116 million on Florian Wirtz and £125 million on Alexander Isak last summer, yet they seek a less proven yet high‑potential talent like Nusa.

Finalising a deal will depend on Leipzig’s willingness to accept the £50 million offer and on integrating Nusa into Slot’s evolving tactical setup, obstacles that could shape Liverpool’s summer strategy.