The Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, the top scorer for Liverpool and the English Premier League, continues to attract the attention of European newspapers, especially amid much debate over renewing his contract with the Reds. In this context, Spanish reports have recently revealed FC Barcelona's desire to secure the signature of the Egyptian international winger Mohamed Salah during the upcoming summer transfer window.
The Spanish newspaper "AS" featured a picture of Mohamed Salah prominently on its website, stating that the Egyptian pharaoh is the preferred choice for Barcelona's coach Xavi Hernandez to strengthen the team's attack next summer, should negotiations for securing the signature of Norwegian international Erling Haaland, the star of Borussia Dortmund, fail.
"AS" clarified that although Mohamed Salah is not an outright No. 9 striker, he is a preferred option for Coach Xavi due to the multiple roles Salah can play in different attacking positions, as well as providing a guarantee of scoring at least 30 goals per season.
The newspaper concluded that Salah's price is significantly lower than Haaland's, as Barcelona would need to pay between 60 to 70 million euros to Liverpool if they sign him next summer. Additionally, should the signing be postponed until January 2023, any club could acquire him for free.
According to "AS," based on its sources within the Catalan club, Barcelona is also considering an additional 100 million euros to cover Salah's salary if he signs a four-year contract with the Spanish giant, as reported by Al-Masry Al-Youm.
Mohamed Salah is currently under contract with Liverpool, which expires in June 2023. In recent months, there have been intensive negotiations from Liverpool officials to renew his contract, but the player has rejected all offers made by the club, seeking a weekly salary of 500,000 pounds sterling. Salah is currently earning 200,000 pounds sterling weekly, making him the second-highest paid player on the team, after Dutchman Virgil van Dijk, who receives 220,000 pounds sterling weekly.
