Mohamed Salah was kept by Liverpool past the summer transfer deadline.
But before long, the January transfer window will be approaching, and rumours tying the Reds star to a transfer start resurfacing.
Now, Liverpool has been linked with a player whose play has been compared to that of Salah and who has been lighting up the Premier League.
According to Neil Jones, Pedro Neto of the Wolves is a favourite of the Reds as well as other major teams.
The Portugal international has long been rumoured to be linked to elite clubs due to his reputation as a top young talent with a bright future.
Massive talent
Neto has improved significantly in the Premier League this year, putting his recent injury issues behind him and playing with more consistency.
“I’m not surprised to see Pedro Neto’s name being linked with top clubs, given the way he’s started the Premier League season,” Jones said.
“The Wolves man has always been a huge talent. One admired by just about every big side including Liverpool, but injuries have set him back significantly in recent years.
“Now he’s back fit, we are seeing what he can do, and the pace and threat he brings.
“Plus the room for development he has at 23, mark him out as someone who can definitely take the next step by moving to a Champions League club.
“Whether that’s Liverpool – they still need to get back to the Champions League, by the way! – remains to be seen.
“I know that Neto has admirers at Anfield, and that his versatility and skillset would be well-suited to a Jurgen Klopp side.
“But then the same could be said, I believe, for a Mikel Arteta side or a Pep Guardiola side. I believe he is of that level, potentially.
“With reasons to think that the Mohamed Salah to Saudi Arabia stories might not be going away in 2024, Neto could definitely be one to watch.”
According to reports from the previous year, Neto would cost Wolves approximately £50 million.
TBR opinion
With 118 matches under his belt, Neto has already scored 12 goals and provided 17 assists for his team. He has also earned four caps for Portugal.
Football Talent Scout compared him to Salah a few years ago. And he definitely appears to be on the right path to stardom, much like the Liverpool ace.
Could he eventually replace Salah at Anfield on a long-term basis? This is undoubtedly one to watch.