Mohamed Salah Is Having a Ballon d'Or Worthy Season. The Egyptian continues to prove that he is one of the best players in the world, accumulating so far this season, 30 goals and 22 assists in all competitions. His ability to make a difference in the final third of the field, combined with his explosiveness and efficiency in front of goal, has solidified him as one of the great stars.
However, the most surprising thing is not his numbers but his contractual situation. Salah's contract ends this summer with Liverpool and, against all odds, the English club has yet to make a move to renew it. At Anfield, there is speculation that the Egyptian could leave for free, which would make him one of the big names in the summer market.
If Liverpool ultimately decides not to renew his contract, Salah will be one of the most sought-after players of the summer. His experience, leadership, and goal-scoring ability make him a guaranteed signing for any club with aspirations at the highest level. In this scenario, Barça is one of the teams already paying attention to the Egyptian's situation.
Barça, Very Attentive
Barça is aware that it needs to strengthen its forward line in the summer, and Salah represents a unique opportunity. Currently, Hansi Flick only fully counts on four forwards in the squad: Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha. Therefore, the lack of depth in attack is a problem the club wants to solve as soon as possible.
In this situation, the possibility of bringing in Salah without paying a transfer fee is an option Deco is seriously considering. Although his salary would be high, the fact of not having to pay a transfer fee makes the operation more viable. Additionally, his arrival would bring experience, goals, and imbalance to an attack that heavily depends on the inspiration of the young players.
Barça knows it won't be the only club interested in Salah, but his presence in the market generates an internal debate about whether it's worth making a financial effort. If he arrives for free, he would be a top-level reinforcement for Flick's team, which needs players of hierarchy to compete again with the best in Europe.
Liverpool Seeks Salah's Replacement at Barça
Meanwhile, Liverpool is already moving in search of a replacement for Salah, and according to 'El Nacional.cat', one of its main targets is Raphinha. The Brazilian, who is being the other most in-form player in Europe, is having a spectacular season with 24 goals and 18 assists.
Liverpool would be willing to make a great offer to take Raphinha to Anfield, but Barça is not interested in selling him. Although the possible arrival of Salah could change the attacking line-up, the club considers the Brazilian a key piece for the present and future of the team. Everything points to the transfer market bringing significant movements in Barça's forward line, but for now, the priority remains to strengthen without losing key pieces.