LIVERPOOL have been urged to sell Mohamed Salah if they are given the opportunity to replace him with either Kylian Mbappe or Jadon Sancho.
The 27-year-old Egyptian forward has rifled in 89 goals in 137 matches since joining from Roma for £34million in 2017.
Liverpool should sell Mo Salah if they can replace him with Kylian Mbappe
That’s is the view of former England striker Darren BentCredit: Getty Images
Jadon Sancho would also be just as good a replacement for the EgyptianCredit: Getty Images
He is also top scorer this season with his 14 goals firing Liverpool 22 points clear at the top of the Premier League as they chase a first title in 30 years to follow-up last year’s Champions League triumph.
However, former England striker Darren Bent believes Jurgen Klopp’s side could become even stronger without him.
Bent told talkSPORT: “Listen, we know he scores a lot of goals and he is a top, top player. Two Golden Boots, Player of the Season, Champions League winner, about to be a Premier League winner, the accolades are there.
“But when you look at his general play to say someone like Mane, I’d have to say Mane’s been better than him.
“He may score more goals than Mane, but Mane’s work-rate for the team, he’s unselfish, always looks for others first, he’ll get his fair share of goals. So you can’t sell Mane, he’s so important.
“Firmino, we know he doesn’t score that many goals, but he’s the glue, he links it all together. His hold-up play is arguably one of the best in the league. He brings players in, holds on to the ball, he’s fantastic.”
Bent, 35, then says Klopp should not fear losing the hitman if he can replace him with someone like Mbappe or Sancho.
He added: “It’s not about selling him and getting £100million and that’s it, but if you can replace him with an Mbappe or someone like a Jadon Sancho, I think it’s worth thinking about.”
Paris Saint-Germain star Mbappe, a World Cup winner with France, has found the net 22 times in 25 appearances this campaign.
Borussia Dortmund’s Sancho has 12 goals and the same number of assists in his last 18 matches.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
