Liverpool manager Arne Slot has pinpointed the player that he wants to replace Mohamed Salah should the Egypt international leave Anfield at the end of the season.

Liverpool return to Premier League action by hosting Ipswich Town at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, aiming to strengthen their lead at the top of the table. REA

Mohamed Salah looks increasingly likely to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, with a huge offer on the table and the Reds searching for replacements.

Arne Slot reserved special praise for the ‘special’ Mohamed Salah after his record-breaking display in Liverpool ’s 2-1 Champions League win over Lille. Salah opened the scoring for the Reds at Anfield before Lille were reduced to 10 men with Aïssa Mandi shown a second yellow card after the break.

Liverpool plays Ipswich in the Premier League this weekend while Arsenal has Wolves. The league title race is taking shape and Arne Slot's side is at the forefront.

Liverpool still have plenty of work to do if they want to make any new signings this month, with Arne Slot's still in contention to win the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has said he is "very, very proud" of becoming the first player in the club's history to score 50 goals in Europe.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot was impressed by his side's efforts in their 2-1 Champions League win over Lille and singled out one individual in particular.

Top of the Premier League, unflappable in the Champions League despite the drastic change to the format this season causing even holders Real Madrid to struggle adjusting, and brushing away any signs of a post-Jurgen Klopp era hangover under his successor,

Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim is the third United manager to win each of their first three games in charge in major European competition after Matt Busby in 1956 and Alex Ferguson in 1990.

Arne Slot's dad wasn't impressed with Liverpool's win over Lille in the Champions League saying "it wasn't as exciting as other games of Liverpool."