Liverpool winger ‘well-positioned’ for Barcelona move if Haaland transfer fails

Barcelona are working hard on their transfer plans for the upcoming summer window as they look to equip Xavi Hernandez with the best possible squad to help him take the club back to their glory days.

For the longest time, Erling Haaland has been earmarked as the man to lead this project under the club legend. However, the chances of Barcelona signing the Norwegian international are looking bleak due to the financial commitments required and competition from Manchester City.

As a result, the Blaugrana are looking at other possible options as Plan B if their pursuit of Haaland fails. A move for Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich has been heavily touted of late.

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has also emerged as an alternative for Haaland that Barça are considering, with SPORT claiming that the Egyptian is ‘well-positioned’ to make the jump in the summer due to his contract situation at Anfield.

Salah is entering the final year of his contract at Liverpool, who are unwilling to meet his wage demands, leading to a standoff in negotiations. And Barcelona are hoping to capitalise on the situation by offering him a chance to move to Camp Nou.

Even though the Catalans are extremely happy with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, they wish to make another attacking signing as a statement of intent. And with the chances of signing Haaland diminishing, Salah is seen as a top choice.

Not only he would be Barça’s marquee player, but the Egyptian international would also replace Ousmane Dembele, who is likely to depart at the end of the season when his deal with the club runs out.

The former Chelsea and AS Roma attacker is enjoying another spectacular campaign, having bagged 28 goals and ten assists from 36 matches in all competitions. He will, without a question, elevate the quality of this squad, should Barcelona sign him up.

Recent reports indicate that Salah would be open to a move to Camp Nou in the summer, which would further boost the Blaugrana’s hopes.