A transfer for the 33-year-old could satisfy all parties: Salah would be the one to decide on the move following his complaints about his treatment by Liverpool in December; the Reds would receive a transfer fee as the Egypt star has a contract until 2027; and Al Ittihad need to strengthen having already lost Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kanté in the January window, while Fabinho's contract ends in the summer and Moussa Diaby has been linked with Inter Milan.
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Liverpool have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of a new winger. The Reds still have conversations to have with Mohamed Salah soon after his return from AFCON, with Egypt now into the last four. The Egyptian is reportedly unhappy with his role under manager Arne Slot this season. But with focus for now being switched elsewhere, FSG have identified a potential young candidate who wants to become a Liverpool player and is willing to snub other advances from some of Europe's biggest clubs.
According to a report from Fichajes, Liverpool have identified Roony Bardghji as a key target and are prepared to submit an offer worth around €50 million to prise him away from the Blaugrana. The reported interest comes at a crucial moment for both clubs, as Liverpool are actively planning for life after Mohamed Salah, with the Egyptian forward widely expected to leave next summer.
The Italian club have already filled their non-EU player slots for the current season, meaning a January move would be impossible even if all parties were willing. Instead, the Giallorossi are said to be exploring the financial and sporting feasibility of a summer deal that could see the 33-year-old return to Serie A, where he previously impressed during spells with Fiorentina and Roma earlier in his career.
- Liverpool are keen on signing Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, according to TEAMtalk. The Reds are long-term admirers of the 23-year-old, but it is reported that Los Blancos won't consider parting ways with him during the January transfer window. Camavinga has made 16 appearances across all competitions this season, though 10 of those have been from the bench, and remains contracted at the Bernabeu until the summer of 2029.