Mohamed Salah should be the man to make way at Liverpool if there is any chance of the Reds luring Kylian Mbappe away from Paris Saint-Germain, says Charlie Adam.
It has been suggested that a World Cup-winning forward is registering on the recruitment radar of those at Anfield.
Any move for Mbappe would not come cheap, with the 21-year-old tied to a contract at Parc des Princes through to the summer of 2022.
Adam believes it could cost as much as £200 million ($259m) to secure the services of one of the most sought-after talents in world football.
Some of that outlay could be offset by selling Salah, with the Egyptian another who would demand a hefty asking price in the modern market.
Parting with one prolific presence would come as a surprise, but landing Mbappe should ensure that a seamless transition is made in any attacking changes overseen on Merseyside.
Former Liverpool midfielder Adam feels a stunning transfer should be considered, with the Scot telling BBC Radio 5 Live: “I think it would be very difficult for where he [Mbappe] plays.
“I think [Roberto] Firmino is a massive link to how Liverpool play and what they try to do.
“Salah and [Sadio] Mane, since they’ve come in the door have been sensational.
“I’d get rid of Salah, I’d go for Salah. [Mbappe’s] the next big football star.
“He knows that himself, he said that in an interview not long ago didn’t he - ‘I know I’m a superstar’.
“You’d have to go for Salah, but it depends on where he’d play.
“If I’m going to be spending £150m-£200m on Mbappe he’ll be playing every week.”
Jurgen Klopp has been quizzed on supposed links to Mbappe.
The Liverpool boss has been quick to play the speculation down, with the German of the opinion that there is “no chance” of the Reds being able to put such a deal in place.
He said of the Mbappe talk back in November 2019: “Buying this calibre of player is difficult.
“I don't see any club at the moment who can buy Kylian Mbappe from PSG. I don't see any club, that is how it is. And we are involved in the clubs that cannot do it. It is as easy as that.
“OK, from a sporting point of view, there are not a lot of reasons to not sign him. What a player he is. But it is about the money of course. No chance. Absolutely no chance. Sorry for killing that story.”
Cypher001
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As Klopp said. No chance. Absolutely no chance. Sorry for killing that story. Sorry Adam. Next time keep your suggestions and advice to yourself. Thank you 😊
ibonayiga
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What Salah gives to liverpool is far more incredible than you people think of, i don't just know whether you guys pay attention to football or not before coming up with a suggestion... Only him remains upfront most times for counter attack, only him drives three to four four players at once without the ball, He is always the next other players think of passing the ball to in a tight condition at most times..... And now you want him to leave!!! I want you to watch those game Salah missed and come back to reply if you won't see all these clearly.
Mo-Saad
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If Salah leave, any team he will join ( Real, Barca, Juve) will win UCL. Imagining him playing next to Hazard. Or at Barcelona next to Messi and Suares. Or even next to Ronaldo. His speed and peace is what exactly those teams missing to win UCL. Now, do you think Liverpool manager not fully aware of that????
nanaarmuah
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I see no reason why we should go for mbappe whilst we got salah,why is he better than salah? this man really deserve respect for all he has done and still doing for liverpool, records he has set in the Premier League
Tuobiklor
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too expensive to buy a talents player for trophies, Liverpool needs team work ,not single talents.
elgalactico
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Why spend 250mil and get Mbappe when Salah is in form and scoring goals. Disposing a player right after he helped you win a CL and PL is just disrespect to him.