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Antoine Semenyo leads candidates to replace Salah at Liverpool

BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:03 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Antoine Semenyo leads candidates to replace Salah at Liverpool

Summary

Following Mohamed Salah's departure from Liverpool after nine seasons, the search for Africa's new Premier League star begins., Antoine Semenyo of Manchester City is seen as a leading candidate, having impressed with his performance last season. Other contenders include Omar Marmoush and Bryan Mbeumo, both of whom have recently transferred to Premier League clubs. Ismaila Sarr is also a notable name after a successful campaign with Crystal Palace and a record-equalling World Cup performance. The competition to fill Salah's shoes will intensify as the new season progresses.

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By the Numbers

•Salah scored 191 goals in 308 Premier League games for Liverpool.
•Semenyo scored 17 goals last season and transferred for £65m.
•Marmoush scored 3 league goals in 22 starts since joining Manchester City.
•Mbeumo had 27 goal involvements last season before joining Manchester United.
•Sarr scored a career-high 21 goals, equaling Milla's World Cup record.

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Following Mohamed Salah's Liverpool exit after nine seasons, who could take the Egyptian King's crown as Africa's biggest Premier League star?
— BBC Football

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