Liverpool’s long-term planning has led them to Denmark, where an 18-year-old winger named Sindre Walle Egeli is starring at FC Nordsjaelland. Egeli, a left-footed forward who favors cutting inside from the right, is potentially Mohamed Salah‘s heir. No pressure, kid. The club has tracked him for months, intrigued by his knack for scoring and assisting at a pace that belies his age.
It’s easy to see why Egeli’s name has come up now. With Salah’s contract situation still unresolved, whispers of a possible exit have grown louder. Even if Salah remains, the need to manage his minutes and plan for the future is unavoidable. Liverpool manager Arne Slot appears keen on bringing in young, hungry attackers, and Egeli’s profile fits that vision.
Is Walle Egeli a true Salah replacement?
Egeli’s season so far speaks for itself. He has bagged six goals and set up five more in 23 appearances. Newcastle, Everton, and others are also keeping an eye on him. That attention makes sense when considering his confidence on the ball and how his creativity unsettles defenders.
He’s well aware of the buzz around him. “I appreciate the comparisons, but I just want to focus on my own game,” he told Eurosport about being likened to Arjen Robben. Yet behind that humility lies real ambition, and many observers believe he has the tools to thrive in a demanding league like the Premier League.
Pete O’Rourke, a respected analyst, summarized on Inside Track Podcast what so many scouts are seeing: “huge potential.” The promising talent is attracting attention from Europe’s heavyweights. Those top-level sides include Liverpool, who carefully weigh what Egeli could bring in both the short and long term.
Egeli joined Nordsjaelland in 2022 for around $210,000, and Feyenoord reportedly had a $15 million bid turned down earlier this year. That suggests Nordsjaelland has set a high asking price, which wouldn’t deter a club of Liverpool’s resources if they see Egeli as the right fit. A move to Anfield is no shoo-in. There’s plenty of competition, and Egeli’s performances will continue to dictate his next steps.
Off the pitch, Egeli is known to relish each new challenge. This mindset has fueled his swift rise through Norway’s youth ranks and propelled him into conversations about the next generation of attacking stars. He’s also spoken openly about the privilege of being compared to prolific Norwegian talents who have come before him, even if he prefers not to dwell on it.
Liverpool must be proactive if they’re serious about securing Egeli’s signature. There’s always a risk that waiting could allow rivals to swoop in and seal the deal. But that’s the nature of tracking a player with such a high ceiling.
