Liverpool are reportedly readying themselves for Mohamed Salah's departure, and have already identified a replacement for their Egyptian talisman.
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It seemed the Reds were close to losing their talisman this past off-season, when Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad pushed to sign the attacker until the last day of the transfer window.
The Tigers were rumoured to have even placed a world-record bid for the 31-year-old, but Jurgen Klopp and company ultimately decided against selling their star player.
The 19-time English champions may not show the same resilience come the end of the season, though, when Salah will have one year remaining on his current deal.
The Saudis are expected come calling for the three-time Premier League Golden Boot winner once again, and it is for this reason that Klopp is rumoured to have drawn up a contingency plan.
According to Fichajes, the German tactician has identified Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams as the man to succeed Salah at Anfield.
The brother of Ghana international Inaki Williams, Nico has already established himself as a prominent figure in Ernesto Valverde's Basque side, and has already registered four assists in his opening four LALIGA matches this campaign.
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The 21-year-old, who is a nine-time Spain international, is also in the final 12 months of his current deal at San Mames, so will likely be available to be signed by the Merseyside outfit, and whoever else may be interested, at a cut-price.
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