Liverpool are “90 per cent sure” of enjoying a Mohamed Salah pre-season boost, with the Egyptian superstar seeing a big Olympic Games call made.
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Reds forward wanted in Pharaohs squadPremier League giants reluctant to release himExpected to head to America for pre-seasonGettyWHAT HAPPENED?
The 32-year-old, a hero to millions in his homeland, is wanted by the Pharaohs for their Paris-bound squad. Liverpool did, however, prevent Salah from gracing the 2020 Games in Tokyo and are under no obligation to release players for an event that is not FIFA mandated.
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The claims that the Reds are “90 per cent sure” of keeping Salah on their books for pre-season, while there is growing acceptance inside the Egypt camp that the talisman will not be heading to France.
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Instead, Salah will form part of Arne Slot’s plans as he prepares for life after Jurgen Klopp. Liverpool are confident that their enigmatic No.11 will form part of a pre-season trip to the United States – with games against Real Betis, Arsenal and Manchester United to be played there.
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Salah could also figure in an Anfield friendly against Sevilla before the new Premier League season starts on August 11 away at newly-promoted Ipswich. The summer transfer window will then close on September 2, with Liverpool seemingly fending off interest from Saudi Arabia in the forward, who has registered 211 goals for them through 349 appearances.