Barcelona are targeting a surprise move for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah and two other Premier League players, according to a new report.
Salah signed for the Reds in 2017 from Roma, and has since scored 179 goals for the club.
He has won a Premier League and Champions League title with Liverpool, and committed to a new long-term contract with the club last summer.
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And despite the Reds' overall struggles this season in replicating their form of previous seasons, the Egyptian has still managed to net 23 goals in 41 appearances in all competitions.
He is likely to play a key role in Liverpool's push to qualify for European football, with the side currently sitting in eighth place in the league.
But the Reds will be desperate to keep hold of him beyond the end of this season - and a new report suggests that Barca are keen on signing him and another Liverpool star.
Barcelona 'keen on signing Salah and two other PL stars'
According to Spanish outlet Catalunya Radio (via Football365), Barca boss Xavi wants to sign a 'top striker who has the ability to generate imbalance on the left and fits with the idea of the team's game'.
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It is claimed that the Spain legend sees Salah as an ideal option to fill the role. In addition, Xavi reportedly views fellow Liverpool star Luis Diaz as another candidate, as well as Tottenham's Son Heung-Min.
But a key issue will surround Barca's finances, with the club still struggling to afford big transfers. They are currently locked in a legal battle with La Liga over a new contract for Gavi, which cannot currently be registered.
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Landing marquee signings may, therefore, be a challenging task for the club - especially when it comes to Salah, who The Athletic claim is one of the Premier League's highest earners.
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As he brings up six years at Anfield this summer, whether the Egyptian elects to remain at Liverpool for a longer period of time will surely be a key discussion point leading up to the transfer window.
Topics: Liverpool, Barcelona, Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, Premier League, Jurgen Klopp, Transfers
Ryan Smart