Liverpool can emulate Man City's Erling Haaland bargain with Mo Salah replacement

Liverpool could copy the template for Manchester City's blockbuster deal for Erling Haaland in their search for a replacement for Mo Salah.

The Reds have responded to the Premier League champions move for the Borussia Dortmund goal machine with a potential club-record deal for Darwin Nunez. The in-demand Benfica forward has arrived at Anfield with Sadio Mane leaving for Bayern Munich after six successful seasons at Anfield.

Nunez's arrival follows the January deal for Luis Diaz as Jurgen Klopp looks to regenerate his side over the coming seasons. Mane's exit has broken up the Reds' so-called famous front three, with Roberto Firmino and Salah also facing uncertain futures.

Both attackers are about to enter the final year of their current contracts, and Firmino has outlined his desire to extend his deal. Negotiations with Salah appear to have reached an impasse however, with reports suggesting the Egypt superstar could complete a shock move to a Premier League rival next summer.

Having narrowly missed out on an unprecedented quadruple last term, Klopp must now continue the tough task of evolving his squad while keeping the Reds competitive. The Liverpool boss will undoubtedly be desperate for the Premier League Golden Boot winner to agree a new deal, but he could be tempted to consider following the transfer example of his long-time rival Pep Guardiola.

City have been in the market for a number nine for several seasons now, and failed in their pursuit of England captain Harry Kane last summer. Guardiola's side lifted their fourth Premier League title in five seasons in the interim, and have now seemingly been rewarded for their patience with a deal for one of world football's rising stars.

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