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Two years after Sadio Mane’s departure, Liverpool still struggles to find an adequate replacement. With the summer transfer window nearing its end, new manager Arne Slot’s attempts to strengthen the squad have been met with obstacles, leaving Liverpool as the only Premier League club yet to make a signing. Their pursuit of talent has faced setbacks, most notably with Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi rejecting a move.
Liverpool hopes to bolster their wide options, but Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon proved too costly. With no new arrivals, a potential return of the 32-year-old Mane might not be unwelcome among fans.
Former manager Graeme Souness predicted Mane’s departure, noting a change in the player’s intensity after winning the Premier League in 2020. Souness pointed out an incident during a loss to Arsenal, where Mane appeared uncharacteristically relaxed after a tussle with Rob Holding. He believed this was a sign of the player losing his edge, despite still having more to offer the club.
Mane went on to score 39 more goals for Liverpool before being sold to Bayern Munich, where he struggled to make an impact. After just a year, he moved to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, players like Luis Diaz have shown promise but have yet to fully fill Mane’s shoes. Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez, and Diogo Jota have taken central roles, while questions arise over Mohamed Salah’s future with his contract nearing its end next summer.
Liverpool continues to grapple with finding a long-term successor for Mane, a challenge that remains unresolved.