BARCELONA are considering a move for Mo Salah as an alternative to Erling Haaland, according to reports.
The Catalan club have been rocked by news that Haaland, 21, is on the brink of a move to Manchester City.
Club president Joan Laporta remains desperate to further strengthen Barca’s front line for next season, and is looking to Anfield to do so.
According to Spanish paper AS, Salah has emerged as Barcelona’s ‘priority alternative’ to Haaland.
The Egyptian will have just one year remaining on his current Kop deal come the summer, opening the door to a potential switch.
Barca believe that Salah’s current contract situation could see them secure his signature for as little as £50million.
They ‘dream’ of a front three featuring Salah, Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati – with ex-Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang described as a ‘luxury accessory’.
It’s also added that Laporta and Co believe that Salah guarantees a minimum of 30 goals-per-season.
The report claims that Barcelona have ‘received the first positive inputs’ from the Liverpool star’s entourage.
It’s reported that Salah would welcome a change of scenery after five seasons at Anfield.
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Barca also feel that signing Salah wouldn’t definitely close the door on a move for Haaland in the next two or three years.
Should they fail to sign the 29-year-old and Haaland, however, two other names are mentioned.
Barca’s Plan C, which is liked by boss Xavi, is Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski, although the 34-year-old’s age would make him a short-term solution.
And a distant Plan D is Chelsea flop Romelu Lukaku.
The Belgian has endured a difficult season since returning to Stamford Bridge, but remains under contract until 2026.
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