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Liverpool transfer news: Barcelona make Salah decision after Griezmann snub - report
LIVERPOOL star Mohamed Salah could be heading to Barcelona as an alternative to Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann, reports in Spain claim.
France international Griezmann yesterday announced he will stay at Atletico, snubbing a summer move to the Nou Camp.
Griezmann, 27, made a television documentary called 'La Decision’, where he revealed all on his plans.
And according to Spanish news outlet Don Balon, Liverpool superstar Salah is being lined up as a replacement for the Atletico hitman.
They reckon Barca want Salah to partner Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez up front at the Nou Camp next season.
Don Balon add that Messi has backed Barca’s move for the Egypt international this summer.
Liverpool transfer news: Mohamed Salah could be heading to Barcelona
Salah, 26, had a sensational season under Jurgen Klopp this year.
The former Chelsea winger netted 44 goals in all competitions, while guiding the Reds to the Champions League final.
Salah was declared fit to face Uruguay in Egypt’s World Cup opener this afternoon after suffering a shoulder injury in the Champions League final against Real.
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The Liverpool key man clashed with Real captain Sergio Ramos, who pulled Salah to the ground, damaging his shoulder.
Salah has been vocal on his Anfield future in recent weeks, with the Egypt star revealing he’s happy under Klopp.
When asked if he will leave Liverpool, Salah told Egyptian TV channel ON ENT: “All that I can say is that I’m happy to be here and I’ve adapted to the prevailing atmosphere.”