Liverpool's summer transfer plans are taking shape, and the latest name on their radar might surprise you. After a massive £450m rebuild last year that brought in talents like Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, and Alexander Isak, the Reds are now looking at a more practical addition to Arne Slot's attack.

According to reports, Liverpool are keeping a close eye on Borussia Mönchengladbach winger Franck Honorat. Club scouts have been sent to watch the Frenchman in person, which signals serious interest rather than just market speculation. When a club sends staff to watch a player live, it's often the quiet groundwork that leads to a major move.

The timing makes sense. Mohamed Salah is reportedly set to leave Anfield after agreeing to terminate his £400k-per-week contract a year early, while Federico Chiesa is also expected to move on amid interest from Italian clubs. Meanwhile, Jeremie Frimpong has struggled with injuries and hasn't fully convinced in advanced wide roles.

For years, Liverpool's right flank belonged to Salah—not just as a winger, but as a goal scorer, creator, and the focal point of their attack. Replacing him directly is nearly impossible. Instead, the smarter approach might be to rebalance the attack, and that's where Honorat comes in.

At 29, Honorat isn't a Salah clone. He's right-footed and prefers to stay wide, beat his man on the outside, and deliver crosses into the box. This makes him an intriguing fit for Isak, whose movement thrives when service arrives early and accurately. Bundesliga stats back that up: Honorat has created 45 chances this season, supplied six assists, and completed 37 successful crosses. He's delivered 79 open-play crosses, ranking him joint-fifth in the Bundesliga.

This profile feels deliberately practical. Slot doesn't just need stars—he needs mechanisms that make his system work. If Liverpool are building around Isak as their penalty-area reference point, reliable wide supply becomes essential. Honorat might not be a household name, but he could be the kind of smart, functional signing that keeps Liverpool's attack firing.