However, despite the fact that the Reds have been negotiating with Basel since the start of the month over the potential sale of the 21-year-old, with an £8m deal expected to be finalised by the end of this week, that move now looks in danger of collapsing after the entry of Zenit on the scene.
And Salah’s agent has now confirmed that Liverpool are still to agree a fee with the Swiss for the winger’s sale, leaving the door open for Zenit to land the player.
“Talks with Liverpool are ongoing. They want him. But they need agreement with Basel,” said Sascha Empacher.