Not Olise, Liverpool chooses a special name to replace Salah who will depart

Liverpool is not opting for Michael Olise but turning towards Francisco Conceicao, viewing him as a long-term solution to replace Mohamed Salah after this season.

The departure of the legendary Mohamed Salah at the end of the 2025/26 season is an irreplaceable loss for Liverpool. However, the Anfield-based team has been quietly preparing for this scenario for a long time. Instead of pursuing familiar names like Michael Olise, The Kop's scouts are showing particular interest in Francisco Conceicao - the explosive winger shining in Juventus' colors.

According to reports from SportsBoom, Liverpool believes the 23-year-old Portuguese player possesses all the necessary qualities to inherit the right flank at Anfield. Conceicao is not merely a replacement option, but is seen as a strategic long-term investment due to his immense development potential and highly dynamic playing style.

Francisco Conceicao moved to Juventus from FC Porto in the summer of 2024 and quickly proved his worth. After an impressive first season with 13 goal contributions, "The Old Lady" decided to buy him outright last summer. In the 2025/26 season, although his statistics stopped at 7 assists, his influence on Juventus' play was extremely evident.

Blistering speed, exceptional agility in tight spaces, and effectiveness in one-on-one situations are the strengths that caught Liverpool's eye.

Scouts from the Merseyside region have consistently been present in the stands during matches against AS Roma, Pisa, and Udinese to closely monitor every move of this star. They were completely convinced by his tactical discipline and the young Portuguese player's desire to prove himself.

Liverpool identifies Conceicao as the most ideal successor for Salah, but this deal certainly won't be cheap. Juventus considers him an indispensable part of their long-term plan with a contract extending until 2030. This gives the Serie A representative full control in negotiations.

The price set for Juventus to begin discussions is estimated around 60 to 65 million Euros. For a player just 23 years old and on the rise in his career, this is a figure Liverpool is willing to consider paying to ensure attacking stability for the next decade. The summer of 2026 promises to be the decisive moment for The Kop to bring the Portuguese "drill" to the Premier League, beginning a new era post Mohamed Salah.