Jurgen Klopp has batted away the ongoing speculation suggesting that Mohamed Salah could leave Liverpool for Saudi Arabia.
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Al-Ittihad linked with Egyptian superstarReds insist he is not for saleMovement expected before window closesWHAT HAPPENED?
There has been talk of the Egypt international becoming a top target for Al-Ittihad, as they prepare for FIFA Club World Cup competition later this year. A record-breaking contract offer is said to be on the table, with Salah in line to earn more in the Middle East than Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar.
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Liverpool are, however, understandably reluctant to part with a prized asset and Klopp insists there is no bid on the table amid rumours of a €150 million (£128m/$163m) approach being readied. The Reds boss has said: “The position remains the same absolutely. That's how it is. Nothing else to say. No offer as far as I know.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE
While there are no plans to part with Salah as the summer transfer window draws to a close, there may be incomings at Anfield. A deal is said to be close for Dutch midfielder Ryan Gravenberch – who is heading in from Bayern Munich – but Klopp is playing cards close to his chest there. He added: “We cannot talk about that because nothing has really happened yet. If something happens then we can talk about it on Sunday.”
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Liverpool will be back in Premier League action this weekend when playing host to Aston Villa – with the Reds having taken seven points from their three fixtures so far.