Liverpool winger expects Barcelona to make a summer bid for him

With Barcelona’s move for Erling Haaland seemingly falling through, the Catalans are already looking at other options in the market to strengthen their frontline.

Bayern Munich superstar Robert Lewandowski has been identified as one alternative, while Barcelona are also closely studying the possibility of a move for Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, owing to his contract situation at Anfield.

Salah has been with Liverpool for almost five years and has enjoyed great success with the Merseyside giants. With 153 goals and 57 assists in 239 appearances, the 29-year-old has been a prolific performer for the Reds, helping them win the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.

However, the former Chelsea ace’s contract expires in 2023 and talks over a new deal have not gone smoothly. It has led to uncertainties over his future at Anfield, with Barcelona emerging as a potential suitor for the Egyptian international.

SPORT reports that Salah has a contract offer from Liverpool, but he is yet to take a decision on his future. And it is further claimed that the forward is expecting Barça to come up with a firm offer for his services, which he will be open to studying.

The former AS Roma speedster is someone that perfectly fits the profile of players Barcelona are looking at. A marquee player who can operate on the right flank or as a false-nine, Salah is one of the best attackers in the game currently and has been performing at the top level for years now.

Furthermore, his contract situation at Liverpool could make it easier for the Blaugrana to swoop him away from Jurgen Klopp’s side. With Ousmane Dembele set to depart when his contract runs out, Salah could be a direct replacement and can fill the void left by Lionel Messi’s departure last year.