MO SALAH was prepared to move to Chelsea before his deal made him the highest-paid player in Liverpool history, SunSport can exclusively reveal.
Salah, through agent Ramy Abbas, had made it clear to Kop owners Fenway Sports Group that he would consider returning to Stamford Bridge, where he spent two years from 2014-16.
The Blues threat forced a major rethink before handing Salah a deal which will see him bank at least £62m.
Elsewhere, Manchester City are closing in on the sensational signing of Kalvin Phillips as the England international was spotted at the Citizens medical facility.
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