Chelsea have been told exactly what they must do to beat Liverpool to the signing of a player who has been tipped to replace Mohamed Salah next season. The winger is set to leave Anfield on a free transfer in the summer unless the Reds can find a breakthrough in talks over a new contract.

Chelsea are one of a number of clubs believed to be interested in signing PSV Eindhoven winger Johan Bakayoko, who has been tipped to replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has compared forward Cole Palmer's influence on the team to that of Premier League top scorer Mohamed Salah on Liverpool.

Liverpool will be hoping for more boosts on and off the pitch over the next few weeks. Arne Slot's side could take a decisive lead over Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

Mohamed Salah admits there is a "different" feel to Liverpool's attempts to win the Premier League title this season.