Liverpool's attack has faced intense scrutiny this season, with Hugo Ekitike emerging as one of the few bright spots—often single-handedly carrying the team in crucial matches. That's far from ideal, especially after manager Arne Slot and sporting director Richard Hughes invested a combined £241 million in Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak last summer.

Now, with Mohamed Salah confirmed to leave Liverpool at the end of the current campaign, the transfer rumor mill is spinning faster than ever. But after such heavy spending, another massive splurge feels unlikely—so every potential signing will need to count.

That's exactly why it's no surprise to see the Reds renewing their interest in one of their most talked-about targets. Earlier this season, rumors swirled about Salah's potential January exit from Anfield after a reported falling out with Slot, which saw the Egyptian King benched for three consecutive matches. Although Salah didn't leave in January, the relationship was clearly strained, fueling speculation that the 2025-26 season would be his last for Liverpool. Now that departure is official, transfer links are heating up—and the re-emergence of an old rumor suggests there may be real substance behind it.

The player in question? A 22-year-old Brazilian wonderkid from Palmeiras, widely considered one of the club's most sought-after talents thanks to his dazzling performances this season. While a move for the attacker didn't materialize earlier in the campaign, a fresh update from ESPN journalist Andre Hernan indicates Liverpool's pursuit is back on.

"It is not new that Liverpool want Allan," Hernan revealed via ESPN Brazil's YouTube channel. "The market is starting to open and there are already enquiries and approaches regarding the player. Palmeiras will have to be very strong, because clubs will come hard for him. He is a player very desired."

For Liverpool fans, this feels like a familiar chase—but with Salah's exit looming, landing a young, dynamic talent like Allan could be the spark the Reds need to rebuild their attack for the future.