Steven Gerrard has weighed in on the biggest question facing Liverpool this summer: who can possibly replace Mohamed Salah? With the Egyptian King's departure confirmed after a legendary nine-year spell, the search for his successor is officially on.

Speaking on talkSPORT, the Liverpool icon pinpointed one player he believes could step into those colossal shoes. "I think the concern, if you’re trying to replace Salah, in terms of like for like, I think there’s very few out there that you can go and grab," Gerrard said. "[Michael] Olise would be one, I would say."

Gerrard's endorsement highlights the French winger's profile as a dynamic, goal-creating forward who mirrors Salah's direct style. At just 24, Olise has shown he can be a consistent threat, making him a theoretically perfect fit for Liverpool's high-octane attack.

However, the former captain immediately identified a major stumbling block, echoing concerns from reliable journalists like The Athletic's James Pearce. "But I don’t think he’d be available," Gerrard cautioned, noting that Bayern Munich would be highly reluctant to sell their new star so soon after his arrival.

Gerrard also offered a crucial insight into how Liverpool's recruitment might actually work. Drawing on his deep knowledge of the club, he suggested they may not seek a direct clone. "Liverpool’s recruitment team will have different options, and that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll look for a like-for-like," he explained.

The ultimate challenge, as Gerrard framed it, isn't about finding an identical player, but about replacing sheer production. "They have to try and replace some kind of his goal involvement in terms of goals and assists, which is extremely difficult because he’s been incredible for Liverpool for many years."

While Olise remains a dream candidate for many, Gerrard's comments suggest the real solution may come from a more creative, and perhaps unexpected, direction from Liverpool's famed transfer team.