Four stars Liverpool could sign to replace Sadio Mane as two giants ‘interested’ in move

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp may be forced to replace Sadio Mane this summer, with Bayern Munich and Barcelona both reportedly interested in luring him away from Anfield. The Senegalese forward has been a sensation since arriving from Southampton in 2016, so whoever comes in to offset his potential exit would have huge boots to fill. Express Sport looks at four stars who the Reds could turn to in case their fears become reality…

Jarrod Bowen

The attacker’s rise started in the lower leagues with Hereford United before taking steps up to the Championship and Premier League in his stride. An impressive haul of 20 goal involvements in 34 matches signifies a brilliant season for the West Ham star, and he has established himself as one of David Moyes’ key men.

The 25-year-old has been linked to Anfield in the past, and his versatility across the front-line certainly fits the mould of attackers favoured by Klopp. But Moyes has shown a determination to drive a hard bargain amid speculation on Declan Rice’s future, and he could hold out until the Reds cough up some serious cash before letting Bowen go. 

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Moussa Diaby

The electric winger is the youngest on the list at 22-years-old, but already knows his way to the net with 12 goals and 13 assists for Bayer Leverkusen this season. Arsenal are also believed to be keeping tabs on the young Frenchman, who has been clocked as one of the fastest players in the Bundesliga. 

But it remains to be seen how the Gunners and the Reds react to a reported £84m price-tag, which Leverkusen have wheeled out to warn off potential suitors.