Barcelona manager Xavi reportedly ‘wants’ to sign Liverpool star Mohamed Salah.
This comes as speculation surrounding the 29-year-old winger’s future at Anfield remains in question as negotiations continue over a new deal.
Currently out of contract in 2023 (Transfermarkt), Barcelona are believed to be keen on taking the Egyptian.
That’s according to a report from Spanish news outlet AS (via Sport Witness), as also cited on Twitter.
Mohamed Salah | From Spain: ‘Would not exceed €70m’ – Barca believe they can buy Liverpool player for reasonable summer fee. https://t.co/afpnUOudD8 #fcblive #lfc
— Sport Witness (@Sport_Witness) March 15, 2022
The report claims that the 80-cap superstar is regarded as the ‘plan B’ to Erling Haaland with possible moves for Robert Lewandowski and Romelu Lukaku also on the cards.
Since arriving on Merseyside, Salah – hailed as ‘extraordinary’ by Ian Wright – has provided a remarkable 210 direct goal contributions in 238 appearances across all competitions.
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It’s claimed that the Egyptian King is viewed as the ‘ideal player’ to bolster the Camp Nou ranks and the switch ‘would not exceed €70m (£59m)’ this summer.
Having scored 28 times this season, for that fee, Barcelona may just about require the ace’s right foot.
Albeit the Anfield club either need to sort out a new contract or consider cashing in, there isn’t a realistic chance that Salah leaves for anything less than £100million.
