According to a new report from British media outlet TeamTalk, Liverpool Football Club are keeping a close eye on Brentford
In-form striker Mbewumo and sees him as one of Salah's potential successors.
Mbewumo, 25, has made an excellent start to the Premier League season, scoring five goals in his first six games, including spectacular goals against Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United. This string of excellent performances has quickly made Mbewumo a rising star in the Premier League.
Despite missing nearly four months of last season with an ankle injury, Mbewumo is still the Brentford
The important scorer of the team, he has contributed 10 goals in all competitions, which is the second highest in the team's goal scorer list. Such performances have certainly added more luster to his career.
With Salah's future at Liverpool still fraught with uncertainty, the Reds have begun looking for a potential replacement for the Egyptian striker. Salah is in the final year of his contract and it is widely believed that he could move to a Saudi Arabian side next season. As a result, Liverpool are desperate to find a player who can take Salah's place to ensure that the team's attacking power is not affected.
M'Beyumo's versatility has been one of the key reasons why Liverpool are keeping an eye on him. His ability to play as a right winger like Salah, as well as other forward line positions, is a trait that allows Liverpool to see his potential to become Salah's successor. In addition, Mbewumo has a wealth of Premier League experience, which is undoubtedly a huge advantage for a potential new recruit.
It's worth noting that Liverpool and Brentford
The relationship between them is also quite good. During this year's summer window, Liverpool sold Fabio Carvalho and Van den Berg to Brentford
, which further deepens the bond between the two teams. However, Liverpool could face competition from clubs such as Arsenal and Newcastle United if they formally express an interest in Mbewumo. These two clubs have also shown a keen interest in the French-born Cameroon international.
Currently, Mbewumo is with Brentford
's contract will run until the summer of 2026, and the club also has the option to extend it by a year. This means that Brentford
have some initiative in Mbewumo's future. However, Mbewumo's future will undoubtedly become more uncertain as the attention of giants such as Liverpool continues to grow.
