Egypt striker Mohamed Salah's breathtaking season for Liverpool will further cement his place in the upper echelon of African stars, so it's a shame he'll never win the Ballon d'Or unless he plays in a major

Mohamed Salah's statistics this season are off the charts but his hopes of winning the next Ballon d'Or could hinge on how much silverware Liverpool scoop up this season, manager Arne Slot said on Tuesday.

And now reports in Spain claim that Salah is ‘negotiating behind Liverpool’s back to sign for a European giant’ as the Egyptian considers a move away from Anfield in the summer. ‘With the end of his contract drawing ever closer, Salah’s entourage is already looking for alternatives, and has done so without waiting for an offer from Liverpool.