Top 3 high-quality replacements for Sadio Mane, if he leaves Liverpool

Sadio Mane's departure from Liverpool this summer is looking like something that could really happen.

However, his exit will not badly affect Liverpool, particularly if the Reds can replace him with a younger player who can do what he does and even better.

Here are three options.

1. Raphinha

Raphinha was brilliant for Leeds this season, despite their relegation dogfight. He even registered double figures in goals (11), which was vital for Leeds in escaping the drop.

The Brazilian has been linked with Liverpool in the past. What's more, he's five years younger than Mane.

2. Dembele

Unlike any other player on this list, Ousmane Dembele could join Liverpool for free this summer.

His quality cannot be denied as he finished the season as La Liga assist leader with 13 for Barcelona - despite his injury troubles at the start of the campaign.

3. Gnabry

Liverpool can even bargain for a swap deal with Bayern Munich - Mane for Serge Gnabry - a long shot, but possible.

Like Mane, Gnabry is in the last year of his contract at Bayern. He has an eye for goal too, finishing the season with 17 goals and 10 assists. And he's four years younger than the Senegalese.