As the sun sets on Mohamed Salah’s illustrious Liverpool career, the Merseyside giants are already scouting for a worthy successor. With Salah’s contract set to expire at the end of the season and speculation linking him to Paris Saint-Germain or a lucrative Saudi Pro League move, Liverpool’s search for a dynamic replacement has led them to an extraordinary Nigerian talent—Ademola Lookman.

Once an unpolished gem at Everton and RB Leipzig, Lookman has flourished at Atalanta, transforming into one of Europe’s deadliest forwards. The 27-year-old Nigerian winger dazzled in Serie A and made history with a stunning hat-trick in the 2024 Europa League final, securing Atalanta’s first European trophy. His rise has been nothing short of spectacular, earning him the 2024 African Footballer of the Year award and a nomination for the Ballon d’Or.

Reports from Italy suggest that Liverpool have made Lookman their “top” target should Salah bid farewell to Anfield. With 50 goals and 22 assists in 110 appearances for Atalanta, Lookman has become an integral part of Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad, who lauds him as “among the best in Europe and the world.”

But Liverpool aren’t the only suitors. Two other Premier League clubs are reportedly circling, hoping to lure the Super Eagles star back to English football. As the summer transfer window approaches, the battle for Lookman’s signature could intensify.

Could Anfield be the stage where Lookman writes his next great chapter? Liverpool fans will be watching closely.