Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp would request three Real Madrid players in a deal that would involve Mohamed Salah moving to the Bernabeu, according to Don Balon.
What’s the story?
Salah has been a revelation for the Reds this season having scored 43 goals in all competitions so far.
There were some doubts over the Egyptian international’s ability when he arrived at Anfield from Roma last summer due to his failed spell at Chelsea.
However, the 25-year-old has since proved all critics wrong by putting in some sensational performances as part of Jurgen Klopp’s front three.
Salah’s form has understandably attracted interest from other clubs, and according to Don Balon, Liverpool’s Champions League final opponents Madrid are keen to sign the attacker.
The report adds that if a deal were to be struck, Klopp would want three players from Los Blancos, including Gareth Bale, Mateo Kovacic and goalkeeper Keylor Navas.
Should Liverpool consider a deal?
Having Bale as a like-for-like replacement for Salah would have been a great coup a season ago, but the Welshman has struggled with injuries since.
There is no doubt that the former Tottenham Hotspur star is capable of creating magic, but his fitness issues present a huge risk for Klopp.
Salah may be having a slight lull given that he has failed to score in his last three appearances in all competitions, but selling the Egyptian international this summer is unthinkable from Liverpool’s point of view.
With regards to Kovacic, the midfielder could fill a hole left behind by Emre Can if the German international leaves at the end of the season.
Plus, Navas would certainly replace Loris Karius as number one goalkeeper, but losing Salah in the process would weaken the side.
