Mohamed Sarah. 3 times PFA Player of the Year.
His colleagues recognize his greatness, and the Egyptian forward is hungry to add depth to Liverpool’s legacy this season.
How to achieve such a thing? Well, after leading the Arne Slot title charge, having scored 34 goals and 23 assists in all competitions, Sarah immortalised herself as one of the Premier League greats.
Premier League – the best scorer ever | ||
|---|---|---|
# | player | the goal |
1. | Alan Shearer | 260 |
2. | Harry Kane | 211 |
3. | Wayne Rooney | 208 |
4. | Mohamed is wrong | 187 |
4 = | Andy Cole | 187 |
Data via the Premier League | ||
After turning 33 in June, the forward is entering the fall phase of his career. He lost his garden and there is no mistake.
However, Sarah’s intelligence and technical capabilities allowed him to maintain his elite level, and he made it appear that way to the opening night of the department.
However, FSG might be wise to sign another forward before the market shutdown. This adds an offensive partner that can combine £400,000 star per week.
Liverpool is targeting another forward
The vested interest in Liverpool’s Alexander Isaac is no secret. To condense the vast, complicated saga into something packageable: Isaac is Liverpool, Liverpool wants Isaac, and Newcastle doubles the negative response.
The Swedish striker, 25, has refused to reintegrate into Eddie Howe’s side and feels his promise is broken, but if the Magpies have failed to sign the centre this summer, their stance is understandable if they regret Red’s persuasive people.
Liverpool has already seen the initial offer worth £110 million, knocked back in August, and will not move forward again unless encouraged by Tyneside.
With that in mind, sports director Richard Hughes might want to resort to another assigned option.
According to Brazilian journalist Jorge Nicola, Liverpool, along with Manchester City, is lined up as the front line of Real Madrid’s star Rodrigo race, as translated by sports witnesses.
Man City is about to sell Savinho to Tottenham Hotspur, which will open the door to reach Etihad Stadium in Rodrigo. However, Liverpool has a long-standing interest in its own right, and after selling Louis Diaz and Darwin Nunes, it needs a top of depth.
The 24-year-old is a consumable item, but Los Blancos doesn’t let him go cheap, valuing the player at 900 million euros (about £76 million).
Why does Rodrigo benefit Mosala?
Rodrigo was on the bench on Tuesday evening as Real Madrid defeated Mallorca in the La Liga opener. He was unused as the days of Xabi Alonso stood up and ran in Spanish soil.
The 2024/25 campaign was one of the hardships and frustration for the Brazilian forward, gaping throughout the final 17 league matches, actually scoring six goals all year in La Liga.
Data from Sofa Scole reveals he only missed one big opportunity, and he barely plays on the left flank he likes, so it’s clear that Rodrigo can prove his Jackpot signature at Liverpool and pair him with Sarah with his wings to spur Hugo Echicchike in the centre.
Called by one analyst as the “Crown Jewel” in Real Madrid, Rodrigo is a dynamic and talented player. Witty, he is a deadly finisher in his time, but also a vivid passerby with underlying creativity proven effective in a variety of offensive positions. His quality helps diversity.
However, since Sarah is still not going anywhere, Rodrigo hopes to play regularly on the left, scoring six goals and providing six assists in only 12 games in the role last year.
That strong output (from Rodrigo) will only advance in a wide range of partnerships with players like Sara, who created greater opportunities (27) than any other player in the Premier League last season.
Famously known as one of the deadliest finishers of his generation, Sarah has long been a comprehensive skill set, but his father’s time has hit his pace and athleticism, and he now places more emphasis on his playmaking.
Have you ever seen Sara take a skillful touch, cut back, raise gear, whip up on hard delivery? The work is elevated now that Trent Alexander Arnold has lamented his trade for Real Madrid.
Rodrigo’s pace and off-ball movement will see him thrive along with Sara in such circumstances.
According to FBREF, the multipurpose forward is the top 2% of midfielders and wingers during European attacks for pass completion, top 14% of progressive carry, top 20% per 90, while playing right on his share of football.
The action of creating a shot is a game that leads to a shot. These include moments like passing, take-on, fouls and more.
Sarah’s wish for the second Premier League title came true last season. He made it. Now it is not unfair to assume that another Champions League title will become the gem of his crown in 2026.
Rodrigo, the master of the European elite stage, may have his vision come to fruition.
It remains to be seen whether Liverpool is doing something about this — Isaac is certainly a top priority for the Anfield side — but if that door is closed and closed, Liverpool should not be surprised if they raise a plot with Rodrigo.
