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THE FINAL CHAPTER: DISCOVER WHY MOHAMED SALAH’S LIVERPOOL LEGACY COULD END THIS SUMMER

Jermaine Pennant claims Mohamed Salah is in "clear decline" at Liverpool and urges Arne Slot to sign Michael Olise as his replacement.

The Final Chapter: Discover Why Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool Legacy Could End This Summer
Mohamed Salah Linked With Massive Saudi Pro League Move This Summer

Mohamed Salah might be heading into his final months at Liverpool. Arne Slot is already thinking about the future, trying to put together a squad that can win titles, and it feels like Salah’s time could be winding down.

Jermaine Pennant, who used to play on the wing for Liverpool, has been talking about Salah and what comes next. He’s been pretty blunt—Salah is a legend, no question about it. The guy arrived from Roma in 2017 for £36.5 million and turned into one of the club’s best, racking up an insane 251 goals in 425 games. For eight straight seasons, he’s been Liverpool’s top scorer.

But this season? Things have changed. Salah, now 33, just isn’t hitting those heights. He’s managed only four league goals in 16 games, plus two more in seven Champions League matches. Meanwhile, Hugo Ekitike, who joined over the summer, has stepped up with 15 goals across all competitions.

Pennant thinks it’s time for a change. He told BetSelect, “I think the rest of this season will be Mohamed Salah’s final few months at Liverpool. The drop-off in his performances is clear for everyone to see. It’s night and day compared to what we saw from him over the previous eight seasons. There comes a point for every player where you slowly start to decline, and that is happening to him now.”

He didn’t mince words. “This could easily be his last season at the club. If a Saudi Pro League club is willing to pay a good fee for him, Liverpool will take it and reinvest in the squad. If they let Salah go, Liverpool needs to bring in a proper replacement. I’d personally love to see them sign Michael Olise from Bayern Munich.”

It hasn’t all been smooth between Salah and Slot, either. Back in December, Slot left Salah out of the starting lineup against Leeds at Elland Road. Salah wasn’t happy and let reporters know. Slot responded by dropping him completely for the next match, but Salah has since worked his way back into the team.

Michael Olise, who used to play for Crystal Palace, moved to Bayern Munich in July 2024 and has scored 33 goals in 87 games since then.

Right now, Salah has 17 months left on his Liverpool contract.

LIVERPOOL ENTER "BIDDING WAR" WITH REAL MADRID FOR €75M STAR KEES SMIT

Liverpool lead Real Madrid in the race for AZ Alkmaar’s Kees Smit, with the "explosive" midfielder valued at up to €75 million.

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Liverpool "favourites" to beat Real Madrid for AZ Alkmaar's explosive Kees Smit

Liverpool is now locked in a race with Real Madrid to sign a “very explosive” young star, and honestly, they’ve got a pretty big edge over the Spanish giants.

After splashing the cash last summer, January turned out to be pretty quiet for the Reds. They only brought in Jeremy Jacquet at centre-back, but the Frenchman isn’t joining up with the squad until the summer.

Arne Slot’s team hasn’t lived up to expectations this season. They’re sitting in sixth, and with Champions League qualification still up in the air, there’s a sense of uncertainty around Anfield. Even so, Richard Hughes remains confident that the recent signings will prove their worth.

“All these players are here for a very good reason—they’re top quality,” Hughes said. “Everyone played a part in getting them here, and we were all happy with our work in the summer, not just me. If you get the right players, and we’re convinced every time we bring someone in, the performances will come.”

Maybe that’s why Liverpool kept things low-key this winter. But they’re still hunting for reinforcements and now find themselves up against Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Arsenal for AZ Alkmaar’s Kees Smit.

The financial muscle of the Premier League gives Liverpool an advantage over Madrid in this race for the Dutch midfielder.

Bence Bocsak, a journalist who’s watched Smit closely, called him a “fantastic signing” for Liverpool. “He’s exactly the kind of midfielder who would thrive in a ball-dominant team because he’s so progressive on the ball. He’s also very explosive—he can accelerate and change direction from a standstill, which is rare and seriously underrated.”

Smit, born in Heiloo, has been crucial for AZ Alkmaar this season. He’s got two goals and two assists in 18 Eredivisie games, plus he’s averaging 1.6 key passes per match—the third-best in the squad.

So, Smit would be an exciting addition to Slot’s team this summer. Still, there’s another option: Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, who’s already proven himself in the Premier League and apparently wants to join Liverpool. That move might feel a little less risky.

WHY DID JEREMY JACQUET SNUB CHELSEA FOR LIVERPOOL? THE SECRET VIRGIL CONNECTION

Liverpool secure Jeremy Jacquet in a £60m Deadline Day coup. The 20-year-old chose Anfield over Chelsea for a summer move.

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Liverpool scouted Jeremy Jacquet in secret before the huge £60m bid

Liverpool turned heads on Transfer Deadline Day when Arne Slot jumped into the mix and snapped up one of Europe’s brightest young talents.

The Reds dropped £55 million up front—plus another potential £5 million in add-ons—to bring in Jeremy Jacquet. He’ll link up with his new teammates this summer. Chelsea hovered around the deal too, but Jacquet chose Liverpool over the Blues.

French football pundit Julian Laurens isn’t shy about his excitement. He told Sky Sports, “He’s the real deal. Sure, he’s only 20. He hasn’t played for France yet, and you won’t find him in the Champions League or Europa League. But he’s already shown so much. Last season, Rennes brought him back from a second division loan, and this year, playing under Habib Beye, he’s just kept improving. You can’t miss with this kid. He’s going to be special.

“He reminds me of when William Saliba broke through at Saint-Etienne, or even Wesley Fofana. The point is, if you really value untapped talent, you’re willing to pay big. And Liverpool just did—because Jacquet’s that promising.”

Jacquet grew up in Bondy, the same Paris suburb that produced Kylian Mbappe, William Saliba, and Randal Kolo Muani. It’s up in Seine-Saint-Denis, northeast of central Paris.

His football education, though, happened at Rennes out in Brittany. He came up through their academy, playing alongside guys like Desire Doue—who won the Champions League with PSG—and Tottenham’s Mathys Tel.

Back then, Jacquet idolised Paul Pogba, but once they moved him to centre-back, he started looking up to Virgil van Dijk.

He made his first-team debut for Rennes in January 2024, then went on loan to Clermont Foot 63, who were fighting relegation in Ligue 1. Even after they went down, Rennes kept him out on loan because he did so well with the French U19 squad.

But in February 2025, Rennes called him back, and he’s been a regular for Habib Beye ever since.

Asked about his playing style, Jacquet said, “I’m calm on the ball—maybe I look a little nonchalant, but I’m always focused. What makes me stand out is playing out from the back and breaking lines with the right pass.”

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