Liverpool: Pundits discuss Mohamed Salah transfer rumour
The signing of Mohamed Salah will go down as one of the greatest deals in Liverpool's history given what he has achieved in such a short space of time at Anfield. The Egyptian has won two consecutive Premier League golden boots and also helped the Reds win their sixth European Cup in Madrid last season.
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"But, unfortunately, all the proposals that came from them, were somewhat windy (tentative) and did not contain anything concrete.
"Now I have received a serious offer from China."
Liverpool then moved on to Draxler, who was emerging as one of the finest German talents in the game.
The midfielder turned down the Reds and Arsenal though and instead chose to sign for Paris Saint-Germain.
Liverpool were turned down by Julian Draxler and Alex Teixeira before signing Mo Salah (Image: GETTY)
He later clarified the reasoning behind his move to the Parc des Princes.
“It’s not about Jurgen Klopp, about Liverpool or about different clubs from England," he said.
“It was just my opinion that I am the best player for PSG at the moment - so that’s what I decided.
“I chose a great new step in my career because PSG is a really, really great club.
"They have big goals, they want to reach big things and that’s why I want to be part of it.
“I did not - and will not - decide my club just for the money.”