At least, those are the huge claims coming out of Spain this evening.
Salah has been a revelation since returning to the Premier League last summer and he scored his 32nd goal in all competitions at the weekend.
His form under Jurgen Klopp has seen him touted as a Real target, with Zinedine Zidane’s underperforming squad set to be overhauled at the end of the season.
According to Spanish outlet Diario Gol, Real are now seriously considering a move for Salah, with news of a potential deal getting back to Coutinho.
Coutinho is apparently still in touch with his former Liverpool team-mates and the information he’s received has been passed on to Messi.
In reference to Salah, Diario Gol claim Coutinho told Messi: "He negotiates with Florentino Perez".
Salah has apparently been lined up as a possible replacement for Gareth Bale on the right side of Real’s attack.
However, Salah’s representatives have been informed he’s just one alternative if they don’t land Harry Kane or Eden Hazard.
Salah’s not been put off by that admission though and it’s said he’d jump at a once in a lifetime chance to join Real.
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Philippe Coutinho has told Lionel Messi that Mohamed Salah is speaking to Real Madrid about a move
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Real Madrid target Mohamed Salah has enjoyed a staggering first season at Liverpool
Real’s hand could be forced if Tottenham and Chelsea refuse to negotiate deals for Kane and Hazard respectively.
Although they are well aware that Liverpool’s supposed £72m (€80m) valuation of Salah will rise if they make an approach.
Diario Gol add that Cristiano Ronaldo would be happy for Salah to join Real as he wouldn’t compete with him for the spotlight.
Ronaldo would allegedly be opposed to Real snapping up Kane or Hazard instead as he feels they’d challenge his supremacy at the Bernabeu.
Diario Gol suggest Perez may move quickly to tie up a deal for Salah before his price tag matches that of Kane - a mega £176m (€200m).