Liverpool: Pundits discuss Mohamed Salah transfer rumour
Liverpool stars Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah could both sensationally leave Anfield this summer, according to Richard Keys. The two don’t see eye-to-eye and could be tempted to leave for Barcelona, Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain, he says.
Mane and Salah are both expected to be in action tonight when Liverpool take on Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 clash with Atletico Madrid.
The Reds trail 1-0 from the first game as they look to turn things around.
Salah and Mane have both been key players for Liverpool in recent seasons and have been instrumental in putting the Merseyside outfit on the brink of winning the Premier League.
But Keys is not convinced of their relationship or their future at Anfield.
Liverpool news: Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah have been tipped to leave Anfield (Image: GETTY)
Writing in his personal blog, he said: “Don’t believe what they tell you about Mane and Salah not having much time for each other. It’s worse than that.
“They deeply dislike each other. Both would be a whole lot happier playing in a team without the other. So - how does that happen?
“Do Liverpool sell one and keep the other? In an ideal world - yes. But I’ve got a feeling both could be on their way out. Here’s why.....
“I fancy that Barca will test Liverpool’s resolve to hang onto Mane. Never mind all the contractural clauses that were written into the Coutinho deal - if Mane has his head turned by the prospect of playing in the Camp Nou - he’s off.
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“A football career is short - and the chances to play for the big two don’t come round too often. And what else could he achieve at Liverpool?
“Salah will be thinking the same if Real come calling. I think the smart money has to be on a move to the Bernabeu - but hold on. There are others on the round-a-bout.
“Mbappe must be Real’s first choice. He’s currently showing all the signs of a player sowing the seeds of unrest. He wants out at Paris. Anyone disagree? We know where the power lies these days - always with the player.
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“But Paris have also got Neymar playing up again. They’ve done brilliantly to hang onto him this long - but what has he actually contributed since making it plain last summer that he wanted to go back to Barca? As the late Paul Daniels might say ‘not a lot’.
“So - Mbappe engineers a move. Neymar goes too - that means Paris are in the market for a big one. They’ve got to be. My guess is Mo Salah is that big one.
“Culturally it’s a perfect fit. In my part of the world Salah is a superstar - never mind what they think about him in Liverpool. You’ve got to live where I do to understand the awe in which they hold him here.”
Liverpool are currently a massive 25 points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League with just nine matches left to play.
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Mane has netted an impressive 18 goals and provided 12 assists in all competitions.
Salah has scored 20 goals and has nine assists to his name.
It would be inconceivable for Liverpool to lose both of their talisman in one summer transfer window, but Keys clearly thinks otherwise.