Liverpool identify Frenchman as Mohamed Salah's replacement

Liverpool have identified Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise as a future replacement for Mohamed Salah, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.

The Reds have endured a difficult defence of their Premier League title and they are currently eight points behind Arsenal, who are top of the standings.

A run of five defeats in six league games has contributed to their downfall. Salah's poor run of form has been a big factor over the last few weeks.

It is now claimed that the Merseyside giants are looking into the future and have earmarked Olise as a potential successor to Salah next season.

The Anfield club had their sights on landing the Frenchman before his move to Bayern from Crystal Palace. They are now planning a fresh approach.

Olise has been a revelation for the German champions with regular goal contributions, and it won't be easy to prise him away next summer.

It could take at least £100 million to persuade Bayern into a sale.