Liverpool icon Mo Salah is set to reject a hugely lucrative switch to Saudi Arabia in order to keep playing in Europe, according to a shock report, while the Reds face competition from Manchester United for a Barcelona star.<\/p>\n
Arne Slot\u2019s side have endured an underwhelming season and are gearing up for a big summer in which it is already confirmed that Salah will depart, and the hunt for his successor is already well underway.<\/p>\n
Salah<\/a> has long looked set to become the Saudi Pro League\u2019s new poster boy \u2013 but a surprise twist regarding his future could be on the way, if the latest claims out of Turkey are to be believed.<\/p>\n Shock Mo Salah claims emerge<\/p>\n According to a shock update from <\/a>A Spor<\/a>, legendary winger Salah \u2018wants to continue his career in Europe\u2019, despite the Saudis\u2019 advances, and is keen to join Fenerbahce.<\/p>\n Fenerbahce have \u2018held two meetings with Salah\u2019s agent\u2019, Ramy Abbas Issa, it is claimed.<\/p>\n Salah \u2018expects an annual salary of \u20ac20million (\u00a317m)\u2019, which works out at around \u20ac385,000 (\u00a3333,000) a week.<\/p>\n Fenerbahce chiefs are due to hold another round of talks with Salah\u2019s camp in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n Salah currently earns around \u00a3400,000 per week at Liverpool<\/a>.\u00a0Fenerbahce should have the funds to get close to the 33-year-old\u2019s demands. They typically spend big money on wages, rather than transfer fee.<\/p>\n However, it is worth noting that sources have exclusively told us how the Saudi Pro League are increasingly confident of sealing a deal for Salah<\/a>, which directly contradicts\u00a0A Spor\u2019s\u00a0claims.<\/p>\n Liverpool, for their part, have identified RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande as a potential replacement<\/a>, though his \u20ac100million (\u00a386m) price tag is a significant obstacle.<\/p>\n Leipzig are also hoping to tie down Diomande to a one-year contract extension, which would make life even more difficult for the Reds.<\/p>\n Want more breaking transfer lines from original sources? Add TEAMtalk as a preferred source on Google <\/a>to your favourites list for news you can trust.<\/p>\n Liverpool battle with Man Utd for Barca star<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Liverpool are looking to bring in a new left-back this summer as they prepare for the departure of Andy Robertson at the season\u2019s end.<\/p>\n One of the players on their radar is Barcelona star Alejandro Balde<\/a>, as reported by the Spanish press back in March.<\/p>\n According to a new report from Spain, while the Catalans are keen to retain the talented 22-year-old, a sizeable offer this summer could force them to part ways with the youngster.<\/p>\n \u2018No one denies that a sale for more than \u20ac50million (\u00a343m) would be key to giving their transfer plans a significant push,\u2019 per\u00a0Sport.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n But even though Liverpool have been linked with Balde in recent weeks, it appears that rivals Man Utd could swoop in with a move of their own for the full-back.<\/p>\n Man Utd are said to be \u2018exploring\u2019 a potential deal for Balde, and are waiting to see whether the seven-cap Spain international will greenlight a move to the Premier League.<\/p>\n Balde reportedly hopes to stay with Barcelona and fight for his place, but if the LaLiga giants tell him he isn\u2019t a big part of their plans, then Balde will have to consider other opportunities.<\/p>\n United could end up fighting Liverpool to bring Balde to the Premier League.<\/p>\n West Ham block triple exit as Liverpool plot raid<\/p>\n In other news, TEAMtalk insider, Graeme Bailey, revealed earlier today that West Ham plan to reject all advances<\/a> for key trio Mateus Fernandes, Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville.<\/p>\n This comes as a blow to Liverpool. They continue to be linked with a move for boyhood Reds supporter Bowen, but more significantly, they do hold interest in West Ham midfielder Fernandes.<\/p>\n However, should the Hammers be relegated to the Championship, they could be forced into a difficult decision regarding at least one of those stars.<\/p>\n