{"id":301150,"date":"2023-12-02T05:39:05","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T05:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/?p=301150"},"modified":"2023-12-02T05:39:05","modified_gmt":"2023-12-02T05:39:05","slug":"liverpool-to-rethink-mo-salah-replacement-as-alternative-signing-pens-new-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/soccer\/liverpool-to-rethink-mo-salah-replacement-as-alternative-signing-pens-new-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool to rethink Mo Salah replacement as alternative signing pens new deal"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Liverpool will have to reconsider any plans they have to replace Mohamed Salah with Nico Williams. The Spanish winger has been linked with a move to Anfield but has now signed a new contract with current club Athletic Bilbao.<\/p>\n

Replacing Salah is not a topic Liverpool want to consider. The Egyptian has been in top form again this season and is now one goal shy from 200 in all competitions for the Reds.<\/p>\n

However, links of a move to Saudi Arabia are likely to increase again as we edge closer to the January transfer window. Liverpool will do all they can to prevent Salah from leaving mid-season and he will likely want to stay and fight for what could be a second Premier League title.<\/p>\n

But Liverpool know there is a chance they may not be able to stop him from going beyond next summer. Saudi chiefs are still determined to land the 31-year-old after Al-Ittihad’s failed move in August and September.<\/p>\n

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Replacing Salah will be an unenviable task when indeed it does happen. But it appears Williams won’t be making the move to Merseyside anytime soon.<\/p>\n

The 21-year-old has built a reputation as one of Europe’s exciting young wingers. His performances for Athletic Bilbao and Spain have seen him also linked with the likes of Aston Villa and Barcelona.<\/p>\n

But it was confirmed on Friday that he had committed his future to his current club. His previous deal was set to expire at the end of the current season.<\/p>\n

He has now signed a new contract through to the end of the 2026\/27 campaign. Upon signing, Williams said: “I’m very happy to be here in Bilbao and to stay with this great family.”<\/p>\n