Vinicius Junior is one of Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah successors, but it’s difficult.

The Athletic has a list of prospective Mohamed Salah successors, including Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior. The 23-year-old is growing at Madrid, making it hard for Merseysiders to sign him.

Liverpool was the happiest English club when the Saudi window closed days ago. A £150 million bid from Al Ittihad failed to convince Liverpool to sell Mohamed Salah. They may have spent more than £200 million, according to reports.

The Saudis may offer again in January or July. Liverpool may soften and sell their star striker before then, particularly with the money. Merseysiders must replace the Egyptian, which may be difficult.

There are few perfect Salah alternatives, but they must also consider his underestimated creative contribution. The Egyptian assists every three games, making him a strong all-round attacker under Jurgen Klopp.

Many ideas were considered for the shortlist. Kylian Mbappe, Bukayo Saka, Jarrod Bowen, and Junior were linked to Liverpool.

Many endorse Saka as Salah’s replacement. Arsenal is difficult to convince to sell its native star. Saka would likewise require strong persuasion to abandon his childhood club. By current standards, he has no reason to quit the Gunners, since their project is improving.

Bowen is still a Liverpool option, but Vinivious’s name makes it fascinating. The 23-year-old Real Madrid stalwart has no motive to quit unless the club receives a huge offer.

Real Madrid seldom trades key players like Vinicius. His new long-term deal has a release clause that Liverpool may not be able to afford.

Liverpool may offer a similar sum for Salah. Florentino Perez thinks they won’t sell Vinicius. Additionally, his pay demands may exceed Salah’s.

Thus, even if Liverpool fantasizes about Vinicius replacing Salah, the transfer is complicated. The Reds might replace their talisman with Bowen instead of Saka or Mbappe, both are risky.