Liverpool FC News: Ex-Man United wonderkid could be Reds’ PERFECT Mo Salah heir

There's an ex-Man United wonderkid at Liverpool who could prove to be Mohamed Salah's perfect heir.

At the moment, the Reds will be hoping Salah stays at Anfield for as long as possible.

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He may have an expiring contract at the end of the season but there is real optimism Liverpool will be able to strike a deal that will keep him at the club for longer.

Given Salah's brilliant form and the fact that there is simply no one in the market out there right now who could replace him it makes perfect sense to entice the Egyptian to extend his deal.

However, with Salah now 32-years-old, Liverpool have to plan for a future without him and there's an exciting young star in the academy who could prove to be his successor in years to come.

Why Kieran Morrison could be Liverpool's successor to Mo Salah

One of the club's brightest stars at U21 level at the moment is Kieran Morrison.

The 18-year-old Northern Irish youth international was signed from Manchester United's academy back at U15 level and has since gone onto prove just why the Reds were keen to lure him away from their main rivals.

Morrison netted 16 goal contributions in 30 appearances for the club's academy at various levels while predominantly playing for the U18s.

This season he has earned a promotion to the U21 side where he has settled on the right-wing and has made the transition seamlessly into a higher level of football.

In Liverpool U21's final game of 2024, Morrison scored and registered an assist in a 3-3 draw with Crystal Palace. That means he has six goal contributions in his last three Premier League 2 matches.

With a further two goals in the UEFA Youth League, Morrison's current tally is six assists and four goals for the season, which puts him as the player with the most goal contributions at that level for the Reds.

Blessed with a wand of a left foot, Morrison's ability to cut in from the right and score goals from long distance is reminiscent of Mo Salah in the first team.

That's why if he can continue to develop and hone his craft he could have a chance at becoming the heir to the Egyptian's throne in the future.

Although, there is still a long way for him to go until then. Not to mention Liverpool will hope there's a long way to go until they need to start thinking about replacing Salah as well.

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